Grapefruit Citrus species Rutaceae
Form: Tree Seasonality: Evergreen perennial Size: 25 - 30 feet Flowers: White in fragrant clusters in the spring Fruit: Varies by variety Trunks: Trunks and branches are subject to sunburn; do not prune lower branches that shade the trunk. Stems: Large dark green leaves with a large winger petiole (leaf stem) Range/Origin: The West Indies were the point of origin for grapefruit, probably as a cross between the pomelo and an orange Hardiness: Sunset zones 8, 9, 12 - 24, H1, H2 Comments: Seasonal litter, fruit drop, thorns CULTURAL REQUIREMENTS: · Exposure: Full sun · Water: Moderate, with regular deep watering · Soil: Well drained, nitrogen amended soil · Propagation: Budding · Maintenance: See; http://ag.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1151.pdf and http://cals.arizona.edu/pubs/crops/az1492.pdf ·
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