‘Blenheim Orange’ Is A Very Vigorous Deciduous Tree Which Produces An Abundance Of White-Pink Flowers In Spring, Followed By Heavy Crops Of Greenish Yellow To Orange Fruits That Are Streaked With Red When Ripe. The Fruits Have A Nutty, Slightly Sour Yet Sweet Flavour And A Crispy Texture, Making Them Perfect For Eating Raw Or For Processing Into A Tasty, Stiff Puree For Pies, Crumbles And Preserves. The Vigorous Tree Is Slow To Come Into Crop But Then Produces Heavily. The Fresh Fruits Store Well, Providing A Good Supply Even Until Late Winter. ‘Blenheim Orange’ Has Been Awarded The Award Of Garden Merit Given By The Royal Horticultural Society (Rhs), Which Helps Gardeners Make Informed Choices About Plants.
Variety Information
- Pollination Group: 3
- Self-Fertile: No-Triploid
- Harvesting Period: Late
- Estimated Time To Cropping: 2 Years
- Estimated Time To Best Yields: 5 Years
- Uses: Eating Fresh, Cooking
Size Information
- Supplied As: 12L Pot
- Height On Arrival: 1.5M (5Ft)
- Age: 2 Years With 4 Year Rootstock
- Rootstocks Eventual Size: Mm106
- Eventual Height & Spread: 4M X 4M (13 X 13Ft)
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