{"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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/rio-red-grapefruit-tree-citrus-paradisi-rio-red","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}