{"title":"Grapefruit Trees","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit trees are big, generous citrus with dense dark foliage and heavy crops of fruit that hang on the tree for months. They like warmth more than other citrus, so they suit the subtropics and sunny warm temperate gardens best. Choose between the pale, tangy fruit and the sweeter pink and red varieties, and plan for a tree that grows large.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a grapefruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/products\/marsh-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-marsh\"\u003eMarsh Grapefruit Tree\u003c\/a\u003e has pale yellow fruit with white flesh and a classic tangy flavour, and is easy to grow. The red fleshed types are sweeter and less bitter: the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/star-ruby-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-star-ruby\"\u003eStar Ruby Grapefruit Tree\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/rio-red-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-rio-red\"\u003eRio Red Grapefruit Tree\u003c\/a\u003e have deep red flesh and good sweetness. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/wheeny-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-wheeny\"\u003eWheeny Grapefruit Tree\u003c\/a\u003e is an Australian selection with large, juicy, lightly bitter fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere grapefruit grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit need more heat than other citrus to sweeten, so the warm coast and inland subtropics are ideal, along with warm temperate areas with long summers. In cooler climates the fruit stays sour and the tree is more prone to frost damage, so grow it against a sheltered, sunny wall or in a large pot. A standard tree grows to four or five metres, so allow room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSee our wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003ecitrus range\u003c\/a\u003e, and the neighbouring \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/orange-trees\"\u003eorange trees\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lime-trees\"\u003elime trees\u003c\/a\u003e for a mixed orchard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit trees are heavy, vigorous plants that give a lot of shade and a lot of fruit. A single tree in a warm garden can produce more than a household can eat, so it is a good plan to share the crop, juice it or make marmalade. The fruit holds on the tree for months, so you can pick as you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flower is white and fragrant, so a flowering grapefruit adds scent to the garden in spring as well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePlant in spring or early autumn in full sun and well drained soil with compost dug in. Space trees about four to five metres apart. Keep the graft above the soil and mulch the roots, leaving a gap around the trunk. In a pot, choose a very large container and a quality citrus potting mix, though the tree will fruit best planted out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly through summer and during fruit development, because irregular watering splits fruit. Feed with a citrus fertiliser in spring, summer and autumn. Prune lightly to remove dead or crossing wood and shoots below the graft. Watch for leaf miner, scale and fruit fly. For the full routine, see our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003egrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePink and red fleshed types tend to be less bitter than white ones, and mature trees produce more sweetly flavoured fruit than young trees. Mature trees also carry more fruit each year as the canopy fills out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen are grapefruit ready to pick?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMostly from late autumn through winter and into spring. Fruit sweetens as it hangs, so taste one before you pick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my grapefruit bitter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften because the fruit is picked too early or the climate is too cool. A longer hang on the tree sweetens it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until a grapefruit tree fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsually within three to four years of planting, with bigger crops as the tree ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow a grapefruit in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a very large pot, but it will stay smaller and produce lighter crops than a tree in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"star-ruby-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-star-ruby","title":"Star Ruby Grapefruit Tree - Citrus paradisi 'Star Ruby'","description":"\u003cp\u003eStar Ruby Grapefruit (\u003cem\u003eCitrus x paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Star Ruby') carries the deepest red flesh of any grapefruit, in fruit that is almost seedless and sweeter than the old white varieties. Grafted trees settle at about 3m to 4m tall and 3m wide in a home garden, small enough for a suburban backyard. Scented white flowers in spring turn into fruit that hangs on the tree for months, so you pick as you need it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe best flesh colour in the group.\u003c\/strong\u003e Star Ruby is the deepest red of the grapefruits, and the flavour is noticeably sweeter and less bitter than a white grapefruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlmost no seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e A practical difference at the breakfast table, and the reason this variety displaced the older reds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that stores on the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e Ripe fruit holds for months without dropping, so one tree gives a long picking season instead of a glut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots that stay out of trouble.\u003c\/strong\u003e Citrus roots are non invasive, so the tree can sit near paths, paving and services.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature planting in a small garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 3m to 4m it works as the single fruiting tree in a backyard. Allow 3m of clear space and keep it away from competing tree roots and lawn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pot 600mm or wider with free draining citrus mix holds it to around 2m. Container trees need more consistent watering and feeding than trees in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Star Ruby Grapefruit in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun all day, with shelter from strong wind. It suits tropical, subtropical, warm temperate and Mediterranean gardens. It takes light frost only, so in cold districts grow it in a pot against a warm north facing wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil is essential. Citrus will not tolerate wet feet, so on clay build a mound at least 300mm high and plant into it. Keep mulch clear of the trunk to avoid collar rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water twice a week through the first two summers, then weekly in dry spells and consistently while fruit is swelling. Feed a citrus fertiliser three times a year, in late winter, midsummer and early autumn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Very little. Remove shoots below the graft, take out dead or crossing wood, and open the centre lightly after harvest. Heavy pruning costs you fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is grown in a single size, a 2.4L pot. That is a young grafted tree with a clear trunk and a small head, and it is the size most citrus is planted from, because young trees establish faster and out crop a larger transplant within a few years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrees travel upright and are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Expect a light first crop in two to three years and a proper harvest from year four. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eHow to grow citrus in an Australian backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eBrowse the full citrus range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eCompare other fruit trees for the home garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow long until it fruits?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grafted tree usually sets a light first crop in two to three years, with a worthwhile harvest from year four. Removing the first season of flowers helps it build a frame instead of ripening fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it in a pot?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, in a pot 600mm or wider with citrus mix. Potted trees hold at around 2m and crop well, but they dry out fast and need feeding more often than trees in the ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it handle frost?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight frost only. Young trees are the vulnerable ones, so protect them for the first two winters. In hard frosting districts a movable pot is the realistic option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my fruit not sweet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrapefruit needs a long warm season to develop sugar, and it sweetens further the longer it hangs on the tree. Leave it until well after it colours, and expect a sharper fruit in cool temperate gardens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"2.4L (Backorder)","offer_id":49546260054335,"sku":"CIT-PAR-STARUB-2.4L","price":79.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Star-Ruby-Grapefruit-Tree-Citrus-paradisi-Star-Ruby.jpg?v=1741858878"},{"product_id":"marsh-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-marsh","title":"Marsh Grapefruit Tree - Citrus paradisi 'Marsh'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMarsh Grapefruit (\u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Marsh', also called Marsh Seedless) is the classic pale fleshed grapefruit: large, juicy and nearly seedless. A healthy tree grows to about 4m tall and 4m wide with dense, glossy evergreen leaves, and it is self fertile, so one tree is all you need for a crop. It is a garden tree for warm places, because the fruit needs heat to sweeten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNearly seedless fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pale yellow flesh is juicy and easy to eat, with very few seeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree sets fruit on its own, with no second tree needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruit that hangs well.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapefruit hold on the tree for months, so you can pick as you need them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen and fragrant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves give year round shade, and the white spring flowers are strongly scented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m from other trees and fences, in the sunniest spot you have. A heat reflecting wall on the north side helps fruit sweeten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature tree is a rounded, dense evergreen, good for shade over a seat. Keep it clear of paths, because windfalls bruise and stain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge containers.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees do well in big pots on a sunny patio. Move up pot sizes every couple of years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Marsh Grapefruit Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and warmth. Grapefruit sweeten in long, hot summers, so Marsh is best in subtropical and warm temperate gardens and in warm sheltered spots inland. In cool climates the fruit stays sharp. Protect young trees from frost and strong wind. Fruit fly can ruin a crop in many districts, so cover fruiting trees with exclusion netting or bag the fruit as it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic to neutral soil enriched with compost. Citrus hate wet feet, so mound the planting site on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every week in the first two summers and keep the root zone evenly moist through flowering and fruit set. Feed with a citrus fertiliser every couple of months through spring and summer, and mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Little pruning is needed. Remove dead wood and suckers from below the graft, and thin crowded branches after harvest to let light and air into the canopy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Marsh Grapefruit Tree as 300mm and 400mm pots and 400 litre bag. The 300mm and 400mm pots are young trees to grow on, and the 400 litre bag is a large advanced specimen with an established canopy, which comes into fruit sooner than a small tree. Plants travel upright and wrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eBrowse citrus and fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fruit-trees\"\u003eMore fruit trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need two trees?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Grapefruit are self fertile, so a single tree will fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my grapefruit sour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt usually means too little summer heat or fruit picked too early. Marsh needs a long, warm season to sweeten, so leave it on the tree as long as you can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for pots?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes when young. In a large container with good drainage, it can crop for years, though it will not reach full size.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"300mm","offer_id":68095154520383,"sku":"CIT-PAR-MARSH-300MM","price":198.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095154585919,"sku":"CIT-PAR-MARSH-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"400L","offer_id":68095154618687,"sku":"CIT-PAR-MARSH-400L","price":6875.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/marsh-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-marsh.jpg?v=1794664087"},{"product_id":"rio-red-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-rio-red","title":"Rio Red Grapefruit Tree - Citrus paradisi 'Rio Red'","description":"\u003cp\u003eRio Red Grapefruit (\u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Rio Red') is a red fleshed grapefruit with a sweeter taste than the white varieties. The tree grows to about 4m tall and 3.5m wide, with dense glossy evergreen leaves, and bears large round fruit with deep red flesh and few seeds. It is self fertile, so a single tree gives you fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red flesh.\u003c\/strong\u003e The colour carries right through the fruit, and it is one of the sweetest grapefruit for fresh eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFew seeds.\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to segment and juice, with only a handful of seeds per fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e One tree sets fruit on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvergreen shade and scent.\u003c\/strong\u003e Glossy leaves give year round cover, and the white spring flowers are fragrant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSunny orchard corners.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 5m from other trees in the warmest, most sheltered spot you have, because red fleshed grapefruit need heat to colour and sweeten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyard trees.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees can be grown in a large pot on a sunny patio, which keeps them within reach for harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with lemon, lime and mandarin to cover most of the citrus year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Rio Red Grapefruit Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and warmth. Rio Red needs a long hot summer to develop its red colour and sweetness, so it suits subtropical and warm temperate gardens. In cool climates the fruit stays pale and sharp. Protect young trees from frost and wind. Fruit fly can ruin a crop in many districts, so cover fruiting trees with exclusion netting or bag the fruit as it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil with compost. Never let water pool around the roots, and mound the planting spot on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every week through the first two summers, keeping the root zone evenly moist through flowering and fruiting. Feed with a citrus fertiliser every couple of months in the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead wood and suckers from below the graft, and thin crowded growth after harvest. Heavy pruning is not needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Rio Red Grapefruit Tree as 400mm and 500mm pots. We sell it in 400mm and 500mm pots, which are advanced young trees with an established framework and come into fruit sooner than a small plant. They travel upright and wrapped, and need a little time to settle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eBrowse citrus and fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/edible-plants\"\u003eEdible plants for the garden\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it sweeter than Marsh?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Red fleshed grapefruit are generally sweeter and less bitter than the pale types.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need another tree to pollinate it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Rio Red is self fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen is the fruit ripe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cooler months. Taste a fruit before picking the lot, and leave them on the tree until the flavour is right.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095154651455,"sku":"CIT-PAR-RIORED-400MM","price":594.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095154684223,"sku":"CIT-PAR-RIORED-500MM","price":858.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/rio-red-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-rio-red.jpg?v=1794664098"},{"product_id":"wheeny-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-wheeny","title":"Wheeny Grapefruit Tree - Citrus paradisi 'Wheeny'","description":"\u003cp\u003eWheeny Grapefruit (\u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e 'Wheeny') is an Australian grapefruit that originated at Wheeny Creek, near Sydney. The tree grows to about 4m tall and 4m wide and bears large, pale yellow, juicy, tart fruit. It is the grapefruit to choose where summers are too mild for the sweeter varieties to ripen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for cooler districts.\u003c\/strong\u003e It crops well in cooler places where other grapefruit never sweeten, which opens grapefruit to more gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLarge, juicy fruit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fruit are big and full of tart, refreshing juice, ideal for breakfast and for squeezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAn Australian variety.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wheeny has been grown here for generations and is well adapted to local conditions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelf fertile.\u003c\/strong\u003e A single tree sets fruit on its own.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMild climate backyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in a sunny, sheltered spot, 5m from other trees and fences, for a reliable grapefruit crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdible gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pair with a lemon and a mandarin so the citrus harvest runs through the cooler months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge pots.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young trees can live in a big container on a sunny patio, which makes it easy to move out of cold winds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Wheeny Grapefruit Tree in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun with shelter from frost and wind. Wheeny copes with cooler summers better than other grapefruit, which suits warm temperate and Mediterranean districts as well as subtropical gardens. Young trees still need frost protection. Fruit fly can ruin a crop in many districts, so cover fruiting trees with exclusion netting or bag the fruit as it forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining, slightly acidic soil with compost. Citrus resent wet feet, so mound the planting site on heavy clay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Water deeply every week through the first two summers and keep the root zone evenly moist through fruiting. Feed with a citrus fertiliser every couple of months in the warm season, and mulch clear of the trunk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove dead wood and suckers from below the graft, and thin crowded branches after harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Wheeny Grapefruit Tree as 400mm and 500mm pots. We sell it in 400mm and 500mm pots, which are advanced young trees with an established framework. They travel upright and wrapped, and need a short settling period before growth restarts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur growers do not hold every size all year, so a size can show as on backorder at times. An order for a backorder size is confirmed with you before anything ships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-fruit\"\u003eBrowse citrus and fruit\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/growing-citrus-trees-in-your-aussie-backyard\"\u003eGrowing citrus trees in your backyard\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/citrus-trees\"\u003eMore citrus trees\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs Wheeny sour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is tart rather than sweet, with a clean, fresh flavour. Many people enjoy it fresh, and it makes excellent juice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it fruit in a cool climate?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt copes with cooler summers better than other grapefruit, but it still needs a warm, sheltered position and protection from frost when young.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need a second tree?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. Wheeny is self fertile.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":68095154815295,"sku":"CIT-PAR-WHEENY-400MM","price":412.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":68095154848063,"sku":"CIT-PAR-WHEENY-500MM","price":1072.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/wheeny-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-wheeny.jpg?v=1794664108"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/marsh-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-marsh.jpg?v=1794664868","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/grapefruit-trees.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}