Grapefruit Tree, Citrus x paradisi

FAMILY:
Rutaceae

ORIGIN:
Asia

DESCRIPTION:
Grows to about 20 ft. with thick, glossy, dark green foliage and 4-petalled white fragrant flowers

CULTIVATION:
Prefers full sun, will grow in light shade; prefers well-drained soil

PROPAGATION:
Ripe or semi-ripe cuttings

COMMENTS:
Named for fruit which grows in clumps like grapes; vigorous, hardy variety

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