Citrus, Blood Orange 'Tarocco'

Citrussinensis

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
sinensis (sy-NEN-sis)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Queen Creek, Arizona

Fresno, California

La Habra, California

Mission Viejo, California

North Highlands, California

Debary, Florida

Dunnellon, Florida

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San Tan Valley, AZ (Zone 9a) | March 2008 | positive

Had a very bad freeze winter of 2007. Got down to 16 degrees. I was worried my tree might be a goner. All the leaves fell off but when...Read More

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