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Star Ruby Red Grapefruit

It is the most heavily pigmented of the grapefruits and is usually seedless with thin skin, a high juice content and very sweet. This grapefruit variety is the one against which all other pigmented grapefruits are measured.

The "Ruby" Red Grapefruit was the first grapefruit to be granted a U.S. patent. Following freezes in 1949, 1951, and 1962, Texas eliminated its white and pink varieties, and set out to establish its reputation for growing the red grapefruit. During the 1970's, several important mutations found on the "Ruby" trees produced fruit even redder than the 1929 Ruby Red grapefruit. Each finding again took the name of the grower who discovered it.

Dr. Richard Hensz of the Texas A&I Citrus Center (now known as the A&M Citrus Center) spent many years in the laboratory, working to produce the reddest grapefruit through mutations induced by ionizing radiation. In 1970 the Star Ruby variety was released followed by the Rio Red variety in 1984. With so many red varieties with varying degrees of redness, the industry was again faced with a marketing dilemma. To differentiate the Texas sweet, red grapefruit - a superior tasting grapefruit - from those other grapefruit, the industry now markets its fruit under two registered trademarked categories: Ruby-Sweet and Rio Star.

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#5 Dwarf bush Ideal house plant and greenhouse window citrus tree. A very attractive slow growing little citrus plant, full and bushy from the base of the planter. The fruit will be the same size as a full grown citrus tree, and flavor just as delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon rootstock to insure that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with pruning. Ctr5DbRubRed $29.99
#5 Dwarf mini tree Ideal house plant and greenhouse window citrus tree. A very attractive slow growing little citrus tree. The fruit will be the same size as a full grown citrus tree, and flavor just as delicious. These plants are grown on Flying Dragon rootstock to insure that they will remain only about 3 feet tall with pruning. Ctr5DmtRubRed $34.00
#5 Semi Dwarf A #5 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting citrus in small landscape areas and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care. Ctr5SmDRubRed $34.00
#5 Standard bush The #5 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 8 to 10 years depending on care. Ctr5StBsRubRed $29.99
# 5 Standard tree A #5 bush good starter good plant size for planting citrus in wine barrels and other larger planters. The standard size citrus trees can grow very quickly and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Planted in the ground "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 in about 8 years. Ctr5StrRubRed $29.99
#5 Premium Patio Standard 36" Trunk, Ultra perfectly straight and shape trees, ideal container planting specimen plants. Will require regular trimming to maintain shape. Ctr5PreRubRed $49.99
#7 Dwarf Bush #7 Dwarf citrus are stunning bushes, great size for planting citrus indoor planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 4 feet tall and wide in about 3 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 2 1/2 x  2 1/2  feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 4 x 4 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Grown on Flying Dragon root stock for a long container gardening life. Ctr7DbRubRed $49.99
#7 Semi Dwarf Tree A #7 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 6 x 6 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care. Ctr7SmDtRubRed $49.99
# 7 Standard Tree The #7 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in small landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Ctr7StrRubRed $49.99
#15 Dwarf Bush A #15 bush is a good size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 6 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 4 x 4 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Ctr15DbRubRed $98.00
#15 Semi Dwarf Tree A #15 Semi dwarf is a good size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This semi dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in about 4 years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground dwarf citrus will mature to 8 x 8 feet in about 2 to 3 years depending on care. Ctr15SmDtRubRed $98.00
# 15 Standard Tree The #15 Standard citrus tree is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Ctr15StrRubRed $98.00
24" Semi Dwarf Bush A 24" boxed bush is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This dwarf size citrus tree can grow moderately and will reach 8 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 4 x 4 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 8 x 8 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care. Ctr24SmDbRubRed $325.00
24" Standard Tree A 24" boxed bush is an ideal size for planting citrus in landscapes and large planters. This standard size citrus tree can grow very quickly and will reach 15 feet tall and wide in a few years. They can be pruned to stay smaller, much smaller to 10 x 10 feet. Citrus respond well to pruning and a regular good trim will improve the amount of fruit produced on the tree. Properly planted in the ground boxed "standards" will mature to 15 x 15 feet in about 3 to 4 years depending on care.

Ctr24StrRubRed

 $325.00 .
Fresh is better, grow your own oranges. Store bought is up to 8 weeks old We ship our trees ready to harvest. Large trees have a lot of tasty fruit. Grapefruit, very sweet, very healthy way to start your day. We have the trees for you to grow your own.