{"product_id":"ruby-red-grapefruit-tree-live-citrus-2-3-ft-tall","title":"Ruby Red Grapefruit Tree Live Citrus 2–3 ft Tall","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruby Red Grapefruit Tree is all about better flavor at home — sweeter, richer, and far less bitter than standard grapefruit. Once you taste fruit off your own tree, store-bought doesn’t compare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBig, juicy fruit with deep red flesh, loaded with flavor and perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or breakfast straight off the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowing Zones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In-Ground: USDA Zones 9–11 (protect during hard freezes)\u003cbr\u003e• In Containers\/Patios: Zones 4–11 (bring indoors during winter)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• In-Ground: ~10–15 ft tall and wide\u003cbr\u003e• In Containers: Easily maintained at 6–8 ft\u003cbr\u003e• At Shipping: Approximately 2–3 ft tall in a 1-gallon container (size will vary slightly)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLight \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Full sun (6–8+ hours daily) for best fruit production\u003cbr\u003e• Well-draining soil is critical — avoid soggy roots\u003cbr\u003e• Water when the top inch of soil dries out\u003cbr\u003e• Feed regularly with a citrus fertilizer during the growing season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit Details\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ripening Time: Winter through early spring\u003cbr\u003e• Fruit Traits:\u003cbr\u003e• Large grapefruit with deep ruby-red interior\u003cbr\u003e• Sweeter, less bitter flavor than traditional grapefruit\u003cbr\u003e• High juice content — excellent for fresh juice\u003cbr\u003e• Self-Fertile: Yes — no pollinator needed\u003cbr\u003e• Grafted: Yes — for earlier fruiting and consistent quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy Customers Love It\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Noticeably sweeter than standard grapefruit\u003cbr\u003e• Produces large, juicy fruit at home\u003cbr\u003e• Strong, reliable grower in warm climates\u003cbr\u003e• Great for patios, containers, or in-ground planting\u003cbr\u003e• A fruit tree that feels like a real upgrade — not just another citrus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Plant Notes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Ships in a secure, protective box to prevent damage\u003cbr\u003e• May be pruned slightly for safe shipping and structure\u003cbr\u003e• Leaves may show minor cosmetic wear from handling\u003cbr\u003e• If temperatures are cold in your area, bring indoors upon arrival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf someone’s going to grow grapefruit, this is the one that makes sense — better flavor, better experience, and worth the space.\u003cbr\u003e🚫 Shipping Restrictions\u003cbr\u003eWe cannot ship citrus trees to California, Texas, Florida, or Arizona due to agricultural regulations.\u003cbr\u003eOrders placed from these states will be canceled and a $5 cancellation fee will be withheld to cover processing fees that Etsy does not refund to sellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping Info:\u003cbr\u003e• We ship healthy, well rooted plants direct from USDA Hardiness Zone 9  \u003cbr\u003e• We do not ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or the U.S. Territories \u003cbr\u003e• Shipments go out on Tuesdays ONLY. Orders placed on Sunday \u0026amp; Monday will be sent with the next week's Tuesday Shipment.\u003cbr\u003e• We do not ship live plants during extreme weather conditions\u003cbr\u003e• Leaves may experience slight wilt or yellowing in transit but will bounce back quickly with proper care.\u003cbr\u003e• Please consult our shipping \u0026amp; return policies for more detail\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Star Citrus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42767972696135,"sku":"852963741","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/3517\/1911\/files\/il_fullxfull.7164435946_4pnn.webp?v=1778610614","url":"https:\/\/canerownursery.org\/products\/ruby-red-grapefruit-tree-live-citrus-2-3-ft-tall","provider":"Cane Row Nursery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}