Citrus sinensis Arnolds Blood Orange Dwarf exotic

Citrus sinensis Arnolds Blood Orange Dwarf exoticArnold Blood Orange Dwarf is a fantastic, small, evergreen shrub with glossy green leaves. The fruit tree produces fragrant creamy white flowers followed by a small to medium sized round, blood red fruit with dark red pigmented flesh. The characteristic colour is developed best in cooler inland areas where the temperatures are cooler at night. Blood oranges have an unusual, strawberry like flavour with hints of a citrus tang. Perfect for desserts,

A stunning native feature tree

and tolerates light frost

Conditions: Preferring semi-shade and sheltered positions

courtyards and large pots

and during autumn

deep blue flowers to your garden

and visually striking

straight trunk with a beautiful mottled camouflage appearance as old bark sheds in summer

Blechnifolia requires a low phosphorus fertiliser - preferably in early spring

Gala is a popular choice for the lunchbox

Soil: Plant in well-drained soil with neutral to acid pH

Jelly Baby excels as a groundcover and performs well when grown in rockeries or as part of a rocky landscape