A member of the Blood Orange family, Delfino is prized for its abundant crops of medium size fruit, delicious sweet-tart juice and attractive, compact growth habit. Delfino juice is valued for its high amount of anthocyanins and Vitamin C, significantly greater than that of regular oranges.
Details
Botanical Name
Citrus sinensis 'Delfino Blood'
Common Name
Delfino Blood Orange
Hardiness Zone
- 9a
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- YES
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Mid Fall to Late Winter
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Juice
- Cooking
- Sauces
Fruit Colour
- Red Orange
Growing
Flowering Period
Winter to Early Spring
Moisture
Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
Maintenance
Deer Resistance
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