We dispatch our trees every Tuesday, for delivery to most states of Australia.

For WA and Tasmania, we send trees on the first Tuesday of each month.

Due to the new Fire Ant restrictions , SA trees will also be sent on the first Tuesday of each month until further notice.

Grapefruit

Ruby

Botanical Name: Citrus Paradisi

Fruit Characteristics: Beautiful red juicy flesh that is low in acid.

Blossoms: White

Pollination: Self-fertile

Height: Dwarfing rootstock – 2m x 2 m when planted in the ground in appropriate conditions.

Fruiting Season: Jun - Sep

Preferred Climate: Subtropical

Location: Full sun – minimum 8 hours

Suitable for pots: Yes

Suitable in the ground: Yes

Recommended Planting: All year

Care: Two special requirements - Keeping your multi-grafted fruit tree balanced and removing rootstock.

Notes: For more information on this citrus variety go to our Fruit in Focus – Ruby Grapefruit

Climate Suitability

Good news, there is a Citrus Fruit Salad Tree suitable for most Australian Climates. 

  • Tropical / Temperate climates are suitable for all Citrus trees.
  • Citrus are also suitable for Cold climates (down to -8 degrees).
  • Alpine areas with temperatures below -8 are not recommended for Citrus.

Click the map on your State to check which Citrus Fruit Salad Trees are suitable to grow in your area.