Citrus x paradisi
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Citrus x paradisi

grapefruit

  family rutaceae 
  genus citrus 

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Identification
Genus  Citrus Species  x paradisi Variety  Cultivar  Common names  grapefruit Family  RUTACEAE Specimen number  S2641 Data source  GrUnFr p296
 
Life cycle
Life form  Terrestrial Life cycle  Various Life span    Annual cycle  Evergreen Stature  Tree Growth form  Various Growth habit  Not applicable Overall height  15' - 18' Overall spread   
 
Climate
Sunshine  Various Water  Various Optimal soil texture  Various Acceptable soil pH  Various USDA hardiness  Not classified AHS heat zones  Not classified Sunset climate zones  Not classified
 
Garden
Suitable for gardens  no Nursery  Unknown Compost  no Size at acquisition  Unknown Garden location  Unknown Garden notes 
 
Special qualities
Tolerates drought  no Tolerates high humidity  no Tolerates seaside conditions  no Insect resistant  no Disease resistant  no Deer resistant  no Best uses    Symbiosis  Attracts butterflies  no Attracts hummingbirds  no Autumn foliage  no Colorful berries  no Desirable qualities    Other interest    Other interest color  Other interest period   
 
Adverse factors
Common pests  Poisonous parts  Poisonous indications  Internal poison  no Dermatologic poison  no Livestock poison  no Mechanical injury  no Hay fever pollen    Hay fever season    Adverse qualities   
 
Herbal medicine
Medicinal properties  Medicinal parts  Has medicinal uses  no Do not self-administer  no Do no use if pregnant  no Legally restricted  no Toxicity precautions  Medicinal notes  The fruit is 5 inches around, with a thin soft rind, yellow or pink sweet and acidic flesh in sections. There are many nutritional properties of merit in Citrus x paradisi; for example vitamin B complex and vitamin C can both be found.
 
Traditional uses
Parts used  Traditional uses  Contemporary uses  Fragrance  Fragrance parts  Fragrance intensity    Fragrance category    Dye parts  Dye color 
 
Cultivation
Propagule  Various Pollination method  Self fertile Planting style    Crop spacing    Row spacing    Cold frame  Planting period    Harvesting period    Frost tolerance    Heat requirement    Fertilizer  Typical Time to harvest 
 
Nutrition
Is edible  yes Culinary uses  Nutritional value  Vitamin B complex   Vitamin C Edible parts  Fruit Description of edible parts 5 inches around, with a thin soft rind, yellow or pink sweet and acidic flesh in sections Flavor / texture 
 
Horticulture
Horticulture notes  Citrus x paradisi is self fertile.
 
Herbarium
Tag needs printing  no Collection notes  Citrus x paradisi is evergreen.

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Last reviewed November 01, 2004   

 

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