On Nov 13, 1:42 pm, Daniel Prince wrote:
A branch on our Moro Blood Orange tree has split. I think it was
because of the weight of the fruit. I have propped the branch up so
that it is no longer sagging so much.

Do we need to do something about the split or can we leave it the
way it is?


No one replied, so I am going to give it a try. I have experience with
fruit tees but not with oranges. It seems to me that the tree is
overloaded, so you should consider a stronger yearly pruning or even
better thinning the fruit manually.
You should have a fruit for every 25 leaves, at least that is the rule
for northern apples and pears.

Next I would evaluate the whole tree and see if I can cut the branch
below the split. If that looks too ugly, I would just keep that part
well thinned for a couple of years and see how it goes. I am jealous
though. Such a nice fruit, and the tree is loaded.