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A mature Grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) growing in a residential garden bed

In the landscape

Specimen · Small tree · Edible · Tropical

Data sources

Wikipedia, NC State Extension

Grapefruit

Citrus paradisi · Tree

Grapefruit is a tree, hardy in USDA zones 9-11, that matures to about 15–20 ft × 12–15 ft. It does best in full sun with medium water needs. Expect white blooms in spring. It attracts pollinators and grows happily in containers.

USDA zones
9-11
Sun
Full sun
Water
Medium
Mature size
15–20 ft × 12–15 ft
Bloom color
White
Bloom season
Spring
Attracts
Pollinators
Native to
Caribbean (Barbados; hybrid)

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