Tarocco
#7
Blood Orange 
Tarocco #7
is a medium-large to large blood orange variety with few to no
seeds. Tarocco blood orange if one of the major blood orange varieties of the
world. The distinctive color is a natural mutation and is due to the presence
of anthocyanin, the same plant compound that is responsible for the color of
pomegranates. The distinctive color requires a chilly winter to develop
properly. Tarocco #7 is one of the most delicious blood orange varieties in the
Citrus Variety Collection, although the rind of this blood orange gets very
little to no coloration at all. The tree is vigorous, but only moderately
productive. Tarocco's season is similar to the Moro, maturing in January here in
Riverside
A
third of all oranges consumed in the Mediterranean are blood oranges. The name
"blood orange" refers to the internal flesh having reddish purple
spots. The fruits are very sweet and are a little smaller than a baseball. They
are a novelty citrus in Florida as the reddish coloring is not as prevalent as
it is in California with the same cultivars. This is largely due to soil
variation here. Calcareous soils of Florida do not bring out the color as much
as in other areas of the country. Nonetheless, the taste is the same. It isn't
clear as to why the fruit spots. Soil does have something to do with this though
as those grown in California are nearly entirely reddish-purple with little or
no "orange" coloring in the flesh. Tarocco, Sanguinelli and Moro are 3
very popular varieties. The Sanguinelli blood orange, found in Spain in 1929, is
characterized by its red-pigmented skin, very few seeds, sweet and tender flesh.
Americans traveling in France, Italy or Spain would drink a glass of regular
blood orange juice, sometimes believing it to be a mixture of regular orange
juice with raspberry and other juices.
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We have a huge selection of
Sub-tropical fruit trees. Take your self back to that relaxing trip in
the tropics with fresh fruit from a Guava tree. |
We can ship our trees ready to
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Plant
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Description |
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Price |
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#5 Dwarf bush |
Ideal house plant and greenhouse window citrus tree. A
very attractive slow growing little citrus plant, full and bushy from the
base of the planter. The fruit will be the same size as a full grown citrus
tree, and flavor just as delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon
rootstock to insure that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with
pruning. |
Ctr5DbTaro |
$29.99 |
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#5 Dwarf
mini tree |
Ideal house plant and greenhouse window
citrus tree. A very attractive slow growing little citrus tree. The fruit
will be the same size as a full grown citrus tree, and flavor just as
delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon rootstock to insure
that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with pruning. |
Ctr5DmtTaro |
$34.00 |
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#5 Semi
Dwarf |
A #5 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting
citrus in small landscape areas and large planters. This semi dwarf size
citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in
about 4 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4
feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve
the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground
dwarf citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on
care. |
Ctr5SmDTaro |
$34.00 |
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#5
Standard bush |
The #5 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size
for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard
size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and
wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to
10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will
improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the
ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 8
to 10 years depending on care. |
Ctr5StBsTaro |
$29.99 |
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# 5
Standard tree |
A #5 bush good starter good plant size for
planting citrus in wine barrels and other larger planters. The standard
size citrus trees can grow very quickly and will reach 8 feet tall and
wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4
x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will
improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Planted in the ground
"standards" will mature to 15 x 15 in about 8 years. |
Ctr5StrTaro |
$29.99 |
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#5
Premium Patio Standard |
36" Trunk, Ultra perfectly straight and
shape trees, ideal container planting specimen plants. Will require
regular trimming to maintain shape. |
Ctr5PreTaro |
$49.99 |
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#7 Dwarf
Bush |
#7 Dwarf citrus are stunning bushes, great
size for planting citrus indoor planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can
grow moderately and will reach 4 feet tall and wide in about 3 years. They
can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 feet. Citrus
respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of
fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus
will mature to 4 x 4 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Grown
on Flying Dragon root stock for a long container gardening life. |
Ctr7DbTaro |
$49.99 |
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#7 Semi
Dwarf Tree |
A #7 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting
citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus
tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4
years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet.
Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the
amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf
citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care. |
Ctr7SmDtTaro |
$49.99 |
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# 7
Standard Tree |
The #7 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size
for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard
size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and
wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to
10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will
improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the
ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3
to 4 years depending on care. |
Ctr7StrTaro |
$49.99 |
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#15 Dwarf
Bush |
A #15 bush is a good size for planting
citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can
grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 6 years. They
can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond
well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit
produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will
mature to 4 x 4 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. |
Ctr15DbTaro |
$98.00 Sold Out |
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#15 Semi
Dwarf Tree |
A #15 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting
citrus in landscapes and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus tree
can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4 years.
They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus
respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of
fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus
will mature to 8 x 8 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care. |
Ctr15SmDtTaro |
$98.00 Sold Out |
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# 15
Standard Tree |
The #15 Standard citrus tree is an ideal
size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard
size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and
wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to
10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will
improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the
ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3
to 4 years depending on care. |
Ctr15StrTaro |
$98.00 Sold Out |
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24"
Semi Dwarf Bush |
A 24" boxed bush is an ideal size for
planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus
tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in a few
years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet.
Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the
amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed
"standards" will mature to 8 x 8 feet in about 3 to 4 years
depending on care. |
Ctr24SmDbTaro |
$325.00 Sold Out |
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24"
Standard Tree |
A 24" boxed bush is an ideal size for
planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard size
citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in
a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10
feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve
the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground
boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4
years depending on care. |
Ctr24StrTaro |
$325.00 Sold Out |
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Ask the
"grower" or web site for a photo and guarantee of the size of the
plant. Our plants are ready to bear fruit, some even come with fruit ready to
eat, many come with fruit that just needs more growing time. Our
Citrus trees are ready to fruit, not little saplings. Yes you can buy citrus
trees on the internet for $16.99 and Yugo's also sold for a lot less than
a Lexus. With nursery plants you will get exactly what you paid for.
Production cost are about the same, within a dollar or two for all of us, plant
production is about the most equal opportunity lose or win enterprise there is.
Do you really want to wait 1 to 2 years for the tree to fruit and after going to
the trouble of getting it shipped to you? Citrus trees only begin producing well
after several years of growing and $16.99 buys about a 6 to 9 month year old
plant. Ours are typically
2
to 3 years old in
years or more of age, sent flowering, fruiting or ready to get started on both.
Our
trees are typically sold in
#5
or #7 containers. We
have also
#10, #15, 24" containers. For statement makers or an instant
orchard
36" and
48" box sizes can be delivered. Your best value for long
distance shipping are our #5 or #7 plants. But if you or your garden need a big
fruit tree then try our
24" box
and 36" and 48"
box sizes also box sizes. That also means
these are big plants and require some effort to pack and ship. Orders in AZ, CA
& NV may delivered to you, depending on sizes and season. Prices
and check out do not include total
shipping
or delivery charges.
Central Valley and Los Angeles region customers may choose to pick up their
order at the farm. Total shipping costs are based upon quantity of plants
bought, your location and how fast you want the plants there. A
single Citrus tree purchase would typically cost $18.00 from $28.00 per plant to
ship. Volume
shipping discounts apply from 3 or more trees. Our
5 gallon plants weigh about 20 to 35 pounds. We guarantee the fruit trees to be
free of disease for 12 months
The Blood Orange varieties under certain climatic conditions will develop a pink
or red flesh, juice, and rind. Their distinctive flavor, described as
berry-like, has made them the most delicious of all oranges.
The development of the red pigmentation is erratic and undependable. It is
definitely climate related, but exact reasons for coloration are not completely
understood. The color is intense some years, while in others there is no
pigmentation.
Trees grown in the interior valleys of California seem to produce fruit with the
most consistent color. The Sanguinelli variety produces small fruit size and is
more compact than most other sweet oranges.
The other predominant blood orange varieties in the USA are the Moro and Tarocco.
The Moro blood orange is the most predictable and colorful of all the blood
oranges. The fruit is medium, 3-to-4-inch fruit with deep burgundy
flesh, and reddish orange rind. The juicy fruit has a sweet tart flavor with a
raspberry undertone. The fruit is easy to peel.
The Tarocco blood orange fruit is a medium to large size (4 ½ inch), but the
internal red color is unreliable. Possibly it is the sweetest and most flavorful
orange of all three varieties of blood oranges. The plants have been easily
adapted to inland valleys of California and the desert areas.
The blood orange tree is vigorous but has a tendency to bear heavy crops
alternate years. Fruit ripens December to March in inland California; February
to May in coastal southern California; November to February in low-elevation
desert; and February to May in northern coastal California
