Citrus Hybrid, Grapefruit

Citrusx aurantium

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Synonym
Citrus x paradisi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Shiny/Glossy
Textured
Height
15-20 ft. (4.7-6 m)
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
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
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
By grafting
Seed Collecting
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Phoenix, Arizona

Surprise, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Canoga Park, California

Palm Springs, California

Pasadena, California

San Jose, California

Lutz, Florida

Merritt Island, Florida

Pensacola, Florida

Plant City, Florida

Rockledge, Florida

Sarasota, Florida

Savannah, Georgia

Marrero, Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

North Charleston, South Carolina

Okatie, South Carolina

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Dearborn Heights, MI (Zone 6a) | October 2017 | neutral

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia:

The grapefruit (Citrus × paradisi) is a subtropical citrus tree known for its sour...Read More

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L.A. (Canoga Park), CA (Zone 10a) | March 2003 | positive

My favorite flower fragrance is grapefruit blossoms.

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