{"product_id":"orange-tree-maltese-blood-grafted","title":"Orange Tree 'Maltese Blood' - Grafted","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOrange Tree 'Maltese Blood' — The Most Dramatic Orange You Can Grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maltese Blood Orange is something special. Slice one open and the deep ruby-red flesh is genuinely striking — rich, complex flavour with hints of raspberry and citrus that's completely different from a standard navel. It's the orange grown by people who care about what they're eating, and it looks extraordinary on a plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in SEQ's warm climate and produces prolifically once established. All our Maltese Blood Oranges are \u003cstrong\u003egrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e for earlier fruiting and stronger performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStunning deep red flesh\u003c\/strong\u003e — visually dramatic, unlike any standard orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRich, complex flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — hints of berry and citrus, far superior to standard oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExcellent for juicing\u003c\/strong\u003e — produces deeply coloured, flavour-packed juice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrafted for performance\u003c\/strong\u003e — faster fruiting, stronger production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrnamental too\u003c\/strong\u003e — attractive tree with fragrant white blossom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrives in SEQ warmth\u003c\/strong\u003e — benefits from warm days and mild winters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e200mm Pot\u003c\/strong\u003e — young grafted plant, great entry point\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — established tree, earlier fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — mature specimen, production-ready from planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–5m (manageable with pruning)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained, slightly acidic preferred\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular and deep — consistent moisture improves fruit quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilising:\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus fertiliser 3–4 times per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Performs well in SEQ — colour intensity improves with cooler nights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the flesh really be red in Brisbane?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — though colour intensity is influenced by cooler temperatures. In SEQ you get good colour, particularly during winter. The flavour is exceptional regardless of how deep the colour runs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nTypically June through September in SEQ — winter and spring is the main harvest window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it hard to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo harder than any other citrus. Full sun, good drainage, regular feeding, and consistent watering are the main requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"200mm","offer_id":53567858704663,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567858737431,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100L","offer_id":53567858770199,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/orange-tree-maltese-blood-grafted","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}