Grapefruit (Citrus x paradisi)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Citrus x paradisi is an evergreen Tree growing to 7 m (23ft) by 7 m (23ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid, neutral and basic (mildly alkaline) soils and can grow in very acid soils. It cannot grow in the shade.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Berries, Nuts/Seeds

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour that mixes acid, sweet and bitter. — The large fruit is commonly eaten raw, especially as a breakfast food.; It can also be added to fruit salads, or made into juices, marmalade etc.; A thick-skinned fruit, the pulp has a flavour that mixes acid, sweet and bitter.; The round fruit can be up to 15cm in diameter.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 9)