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| Botanical Name | Citrus x paradisi 'Ruby Red' (Dwarf) |
| Description | The Ruby Red Dwarf Grapefruit is a Texas legend, originally discovered in the Rio Grande Valley and perfectly suited for the Willis and Houston climate. This 3-gallon (3G) dwarf specimen is grafted to remain manageable in size while producing full-sized, premium fruit. It features glossy, dark green evergreen foliage and highly fragrant white blossoms in spring. The fruit is renowned for its thin skin and sweet, juicy, pigmented flesh that becomes deeper red in warmer climates. Its compact habit makes it a premier choice for large patio containers or smaller residential landscapes where space is at a premium. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily required for best fruit sugar content) |
| Height x Width | 8-12' Height x 8-10' Width (Smaller if kept in containers) |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, regular watering, especially during fruit development. Ensure well-drained soil; citrus trees do not tolerate "wet feet" or standing water in heavy Houston clay. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Protect from hard freezes in Willis/Houston) |
| 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 from the base of the tree and prune only to maintain shape or remove damaged wood after the last frost of spring. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
| Botanical Name | Citrus x paradisi 'Ruby Red' (Dwarf) |
| Description | The Ruby Red Dwarf Grapefruit is a Texas legend, originally discovered in the Rio Grande Valley and perfectly suited for the Willis and Houston climate. This 3-gallon (3G) dwarf specimen is grafted to remain manageable in size while producing full-sized, premium fruit. It features glossy, dark green evergreen foliage and highly fragrant white blossoms in spring. The fruit is renowned for its thin skin and sweet, juicy, pigmented flesh that becomes deeper red in warmer climates. Its compact habit makes it a premier choice for large patio containers or smaller residential landscapes where space is at a premium. |
| Exposure | Full Sun (8+ hours daily required for best fruit sugar content) |
| Height x Width | 8-12' Height x 8-10' Width (Smaller if kept in containers) |
| Water | Moderate; requires deep, regular watering, especially during fruit development. Ensure well-drained soil; citrus trees do not tolerate "wet feet" or standing water in heavy Houston clay. |
| Zones | 9 - 11 (Protect from hard freezes in Willis/Houston) |
| 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 from the base of the tree and prune only to maintain shape or remove damaged wood after the last frost of spring. |
| Deer Resistance | Moderate |
