Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus paradisi Wheeny Grapefruit,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Rounded, Upright
Description:
A popular, heavy cropping grapefruit with large round fruit. Flesh is light coloured and has a distinctive lemon flavour with many seeds. A vigorous grower with large juicy, thick-skinned, sour fruit. Will tolerate coastal conditions and cooler temperatures more than other grapefruits. Harvesting in June to July.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 4-10m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Ants, Aphids, Generally trouble free, Leaf Miner, Scale, Sooty Mould, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: Autumn, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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