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| Botanical Name | Citrus x paradisi 'Ruby Red' |
| Description | The Ruby Red Grapefruit is the variety that put Texas citrus on the map. This 3-gallon (3G) tree is a vigorous grower perfectly adapted to the heat of Willis and Houston. It is celebrated for its large, heavy fruit with a yellow rind that often blushes pink, protecting a sweet, juicy, and vibrant red interior. The tree serves as a beautiful evergreen ornamental, featuring large, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of highly fragrant white blossoms in the spring. Because Southeast Texas can experience sudden winter cold snaps, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) to ensure the health of your tree. When planted in full sun and well-drained soil, it is a prolific producer that will provide a bounty of fruit for years to come. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Essential for fruit development and sweetness) |
| Height x Width | 15-20' Height x 10-15' Width (Can be maintained smaller with pruning) |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, regular watering. Proper drainage is critical; avoid planting in low spots where water collects after a heavy Houston rain. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Hardy to roughly 25-28°F, but protection is highly recommended) |
| Fertilization | Apply a specialized citrus fertilizer three times per year: late winter (Feb), late spring (May), and late summer (Aug/Sept). |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove suckers growing from below the graft line and any dead or crossing branches in early spring. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Citrus x paradisi 'Ruby Red' |
| Description | The Ruby Red Grapefruit is the variety that put Texas citrus on the map. This 3-gallon (3G) tree is a vigorous grower perfectly adapted to the heat of Willis and Houston. It is celebrated for its large, heavy fruit with a yellow rind that often blushes pink, protecting a sweet, juicy, and vibrant red interior. The tree serves as a beautiful evergreen ornamental, featuring large, glossy dark green leaves and clusters of highly fragrant white blossoms in the spring. Because Southeast Texas can experience sudden winter cold snaps, you must protect from freeze (especially the graft) to ensure the health of your tree. When planted in full sun and well-drained soil, it is a prolific producer that will provide a bounty of fruit for years to come. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (Essential for fruit development and sweetness) |
| Height x Width | 15-20' Height x 10-15' Width (Can be maintained smaller with pruning) |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, regular watering. Proper drainage is critical; avoid planting in low spots where water collects after a heavy Houston rain. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Hardy to roughly 25-28°F, but protection is highly recommended) |
| Fertilization | Apply a specialized citrus fertilizer three times per year: late winter (Feb), late spring (May), and late summer (Aug/Sept). |
| Pruning | Minimal; remove suckers growing from below the graft line and any dead or crossing branches in early spring. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
