Grapefruit
Citrus x paradisi
Description
The grapefruit is a subtropical citrus tree known for its relatively large, sour to semi-sweet, somewhat bitter fruit. The flesh of the fruit is segmented and varies in color from pale yellow to dark red.
Taxonomy
Family
Rutaceae
Genus
Citrus
Cultivars
6
Cuttlers Red
Cuttlers Red is a cultivar of grapefruit selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. A very attractive tree and fruit, with large Grapefruit that are a deep orange colour. A perfect juicing Grapefruit that is much sweeter than the older varieties you find around.
Golden Special
Golden Special is a citrus x paradisi cultivar. A New Zealand selection with very few seeds. It produces medium to large sized fruit with thin skin.
Golden Special Dwarf
Golden Special Dwarf is a citrus x paradisi cultivar. A New Zealand selection producing medium to large fruit with very few seeds, juicy and sweeter than other Grapefruit. Fruit are usually ready to harvest in July and through into November.
Morrison Seedless
Cultivar of Citrus x paradisi grown as an ornamental garden plant.
Wheeney
Wheeney is a citrus x paradisi cultivar. It produces large, thin-skinned fruit that are pale yellow in colour. Flesh has a mild flavour and very juicy.
Wheeny - Cold hardy, summer ripening
Wheeny - Cold hardy, summer ripening is a cultivar of grapefruit selected for its distinctive fruit or growth characteristics. Wheeny is a popular variety of grapefruit, originating in Australia. The fruit has thin skin, juicy flesh and a tasty lemony grapefruit flavour.