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Sanguinelli Blood Orange (Citrus × sinensis 'Sanguinelli')

Does not ship to Florida.

The Sanguinelli Blood Orange is a striking and flavorful citrus tree prized for its deep red fruit, sweet-tart flavor, and ornamental beauty. Originally from Spain, this late-season variety produces some of the most richly colored and delicious blood oranges you can grow at home.

Key Features:

• Foliage: Glossy, evergreen leaves provide year-round beauty.

• Fruit: Small to medium oranges with thin, orange-red rinds and vibrant burgundy-red flesh. Flavor is sweet with a hint of raspberry—perfect for fresh eating or juicing.

• Blooms: Fragrant white blossoms appear in spring, followed by fruit that ripens in late winter to early spring.

• Height & Spread: Typically grows 10–15 feet tall and wide in the ground, but easily managed smaller in containers with pruning.

Growing Conditions:

• USDA Zones: 9–11

  • Best suited to warm, Mediterranean-like climates including parts of California, Texas, and Florida.

• Sunlight: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) for best fruit development and color.

• Soil: Prefers well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil.

Cold Climate Growing Tips:

If you’re in Zones 8 or colder, you can still enjoy the beauty and flavor of Sanguinelli with a bit of extra care:

• Container Growing: This variety adapts well to pot culture. Choose a large container with good drainage and use citrus-specific soil.

• Winter Care: Bring indoors when temperatures drop below 32°F (0°C). Keep in a sunny, south-facing window or under grow lights.

• Mobility Tip: Use a rolling plant stand to easily move the tree between outdoor and indoor locations.

Uses & Benefits:

• Culinary Use: A favorite for fresh eating, gourmet marmalades, sorbets, and salads. The deep red juice is visually stunning and full of antioxidants.

• Ornamental Value: With its glossy foliage, fragrant flowers, and richly colored fruit, the Sanguinelli is as decorative as it is delicious.

• Health Boost: Blood oranges are packed with vitamin C and anthocyanins—powerful antioxidants with anti-inflammatory properties.

Shipping Height: 18-26 inches

Shipping Pot Size: Citrus pot (4 inches square x 13 inches deep)

Rootstock: Regular

Pollination: Self-pollinating

Years to Bear Fruit: 3-4

Seeds: Seedy

Mature Height: May be pruned to stay happy in a container. 12+ feet in the landscape.

Light: Bright sun

Water: Medium 

Growing Zone: Outdoors 9-11, Indoors Everywhere

Shipping: This tree ships from our partner nursery in Georgia. Our owner Billy Murphy personally visited the nursery to approve and select these citrus trees to give you more variety. This tree will ship within the continental United States excluding FL, AZ, AL, CA, HI, LA, or TX (due to agricultural restrictions). Do you live in Florida? CLICK HERE for our trees that ship within Florida.