Doblafina Blood Orange Budwood

Citrus sinensis.

Fruit medium-small to small, oval to oblong; virtually seedless.  Yellowish orange at maturity, more or less densely blushed with rose-colored flecks.  Rind medium-thick, firm and leathery; surface very smooth and fine-textured; tightly adherent (difficult to peel).  Flesh firm and moderately juicy, with pink flecks scattered more or less throughout; distinctive fragrance and mild, pleasant flavor.  Fruit hangs poorly on tree and drops badly, but ships and stores unusually well.  Late midseason in maturity.

Tree small and somewhat lacking in vigor, spreading and open in growth habit; foliage sparser and lighter green than most.  An early and heavy bearer.

Of unknown Spanish origin, Doblefina was for many decades the principal blood orange variety in Spain and was favorably known in European markets.  It has been losing ground for some years, however, to other varieties of better color and richer flavor, particularly its derivative, Spanish Sanguinelli.  It is of interest to note that three blood orange varieties Entrefina, Doublefine Ameliorée, and Spanish Sanguinelli have originated as budsports from Doblefina.

Rootstocks of accession:  Carrizo citrange.

Season of ripeness at Riverside, California:  December to February.

Prepared by the Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection at The University of California Riverside.