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Citrus, Grapefruit 'Melogold'

Citrusx paradisi

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Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
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Species
x paradisi (par-ih-DEE-see)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
30-40 ft. (9-12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting

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