Smith Red 1 gallon
Citrus 'Smith Red'
USDA zones9 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size4 to 6 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Smith Red' 1 gallon (Citrus 'Smith Red') is a tree for the food garden, grown for its nearly seedless blood oranges. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. White flowers open in early to late spring and again in early to late summer. The juicy red flesh tastes sweet and acidic, and the tree needs a winter chill to color the fruit and build sweetness.
Pairs well with Hass avocado, Mexican heather, and Angelonia.