Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus
Yes, Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus grows in the Gulf South: LSU AgCenter recommends it for south Louisiana home orchards (The Louisiana Home Orchard, Pub. 1884). No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit.
Last updated
- Chill hours
- Not rated
- USDA zones
- 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) (general guide for citrus)
- Pollination
- Self-fruitful
- LSU AgCenter recommends for
- South Louisiana
- Notes
- No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit
- Sources
- lsuagcenter.com
- Data status
- Recommended in source (no chill number given)
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Where to buy
Prices and stock as we found them on each nursery's site, checked Oct 20, 3:13 PM CDT. Shipping not included; always confirm on the nursery's page.
| Nursery | Price | Size | Stock | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bob Wells Nursery Moro Blood Orange Tree | $79.95 | standard | In stock | View |
| Edible Landscaping Moro Blood Orange | $85.00 | 7 Gallon Pick Up Only | Sold out | View |
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From our orchard
Notes and photos from our Louisiana homestead orchard are coming soon.
Other citrus varieties
| Variety | Chill hours | Zones | LSU recommends for | Data |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Satsuma 'Armstrong Early' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Owari' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Louisiana Early' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Kimbrough' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Early St. Anne' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Satsuma 'Brown Select' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Orange 'Hamlin' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
| Orange 'Louisiana Sweet' | Not rated | 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) | South Louisiana | listed |
Quick answers
Does Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus grow in Louisiana?
Yes. LSU AgCenter's Louisiana Home Orchard (Pub. 1884) recommends it for south Louisiana.
How many chill hours does Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus need?
No chill requirement; freeze risk is the limit. LSU AgCenter doesn't publish a chill-hour number for it.
Does Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus need a pollinator?
Self-fruitful.
What USDA zones suit Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus?
Zones 8b-11 (satsuma/kumquat hardiest) as a general guide for citrus.
Where can I buy Orange 'Moro' (blood) citrus?
We found it at 2 online nurseries on our last check, 1 with it in stock, from $79.95. See the price table above.