Type
self-fertile, blood orange
Orange variety
Moro Orange
Moro develops deep red to nearly purple flesh in climates with cool nights during ripening. Its flavor is sweet-tart with distinctive berry-like notes.
Season
winter
Best for
fresh eating, juice, cool-winter citrus areas
About Moro
Moro is a blood orange with deep red flesh and often a red blush in the rind. The intensity of its color depends strongly on cool weather during fruit development.
Growing Moro Orange
Moro is self-fruitful and needs a warm citrus site that also receives enough cool winter weather for strong blood color. Harvest in winter to early spring after internal color and flavor have developed, and protect the tree from hard freezes.
Full growing guide
For planting, care, pollination, and harvest that apply to all orange, see the complete guide.
How to grow OrangeOther orange varieties
Variety characteristics are general guidance for US home gardens; chill hours, hardiness, and pollination vary, so confirm suitability for your zone. Availability differs by supplier. Page updated Aug 4, 2026.