star ruby grapefruit tree
The Star Ruby grapefruit tree is renowned for its vibrant ruby-red flesh, exceptionally sweet flavour, and impressive juiciness. Perfect for New Zealand home orchards, this striking grapefruit variety produces medium to large fruit with a smooth, yellow skin and blush-pink blush. If you’re searching for a grapefruit that combines refreshing sweetness with a hint of tang, the Grapefruit 'Star Ruby' is a standout choice ideal for enjoying fresh, juicing, or adding a zesty twist to salads and desserts.
Grapefruit 'Star Ruby'
Grapefruit 'Star Ruby' is a variety of grapefruit that produces good yields of medium-sized, golden coloured fruit that are mostly seedless. The flesh is red, juicy, and has a pleasant flavour. The fruit ripens from winter to spring and is often used as a breakfast fruit, for juicing, or in marmalade. It grows densely with glossy, dark green foliage, reaching about 3 m in height and the same width. Grapefruit 'Star Ruby' is commonly grown for fruit production, but also makes a lovely addition to a mixed planting and can be maintained in a large container.
- Suited to regions:
Subtropical, Temperate - Plant type:
Citrus - Height:
3.00 m - Spread:
3.00 m - Flowering time:
Summer - Garden uses:
Containers, Pool areas, Screening - Garden styles:
Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
