blood orange tree for sale

Name: The Plant Company
Address: 284 Meeanee Road, Meeanee, Napier, 4112, New Zealand
Telephone: 0800 843 752
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Looking for a blood orange tree for sale in New Zealand? Discover the unique flavours and striking crimson flesh of the Blood Orange, an absolute showstopper in any citrus collection. With its captivating appearance and sweet-tart taste, the Blood Orange brings Mediterranean sunshine straight to your backyard. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a citrus enthusiast, growing a blood orange tree lets you enjoy fresh, homegrown fruit bursting with antioxidants and vitamin C.

Orange Blood Orange

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Blood Orange is a highly distinctive citrus variety admired for its rich red flesh and sweet yet tangy flavour. Perfect for New Zealand gardens, this unique orange produces juicy fruit that is excellent for fresh eating, juicing, or adding a gourmet twist to desserts and drinks. With glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant blossoms, and striking fruit, Blood Orange is both ornamental and productive, making it a superb choice for home orchards and lifestyle gardens.

Orange Blood Orange

Blood Orange fruit with blood-red flesh.

Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:
Citrus
Height:
2.50 m
Spread:
2.00 m
Flowering time:
Autumn
Tolerances:
Hardy
Garden uses:
Containers, Pool areas, Screening
Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern

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Why Choose a Blood Orange Tree?

Blood orange trees are prized for both their ornamental beauty and exceptional fruit. Their glossy, evergreen leaves and fragrant blossoms provide year-round interest, while the deep red fruit offers a flavour profile unlike any other orange—juicy, aromatic, and subtly floral. Blood oranges are ideal for fresh eating, zesting, making marmalades, or juicing for cocktails. These trees thrive in full sun, sheltered positions, and well-drained soil, making them perfect for New Zealand gardens, patios, or even large containers.

Blood Orange Care & Growing Tips

Blood orange trees flourish in temperate climates and appreciate a warm spot with good air circulation. Regular feeding and deep watering, particularly during dry spells, encourage vigorous growth and fruit set. Prune lightly to maintain shape and remove any dead wood, ensuring your tree remains healthy and productive. If you’re curious about citrus rootstock and how it can affect growth and fruit quality, our Citrus Rootstock options can help you select the perfect companion for your blood orange.

Inviting Variety: Expand Your Citrus Selection

If you’re enchanted by the idea of a blood orange tree for sale, why not elevate your orchard with other exceptional citrus? Our nursery also offers premium varieties such as Orange 'Navelina', a juicy, sweet navel orange renowned for its easy-peel skin; Orange 'Washington Navel', an all-time classic with seedless fruit; and Orange 'Valencia', perfect for juicing. Explore other navels with Orange 'Parent Navel', or late-season options like Orange 'Powell Navel'.

Want to diversify your citrus garden further? Consider bold selections like Lime Kusaie for refreshing drinks, Orange 'Newhall', or the unique Orange 'Lue Gim Gong', famous for its historic origins and rich flavour. For those keen on mandarins, Mandarin 'Encore' delivers easy-to-peel, sweet fruit the whole family will adore.

Order Your Blood Orange Tree Online

Ready to bring vibrant colour and extraordinary taste to your garden? Purchase your blood orange tree for sale from our New Zealand nursery and enjoy the difference that expert selection and care make. Every tree is grown to thrive in Kiwi conditions. Place your order today and start growing your own Mediterranean citrus treasure—fresh, healthy, and bursting with flavour.

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Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.