This hybrid shrub to small tree has a short trunk with spreading spiny branches that form an open rounded crown. It has large yellow-green ovate leaves and the white cup-shaped flowers appear in clusters during spring followed by large fruit.  

Hardiness zones 10 to 12 

Citrus x paradisi is a cross between Citrus maxima and Citrus sinensis and is found from tropical to sub-tropical regions of the West Indies. It prefers a protected sunny position and grows in most well drained organic rich moist alkaline soils and is drought tolerant but frost tender.

Grapefruit is a popular small tree for the domestic garden producing fruit and is easily maintained. It may be grown in large containers or planted in borders and is suitable for costal regions. It fast growing establishing in 3 to 5 years and is moderately deer resistant. ID 2422

Citrus (SIT-rus) paradisi (pair-DEE-see)

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Rue and Citrus Family