Buy Ray Ruby Grapefruit trees for sale at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. Ray Ruby is a beautiful red-fleshed grapefruit variety known for its juicy fruit, bright citrus flavor, and classic sweet-tart grapefruit taste. It is a great choice for customers who love fresh grapefruit for breakfast, juicing, fruit salads, or sharing from the backyard. Ray Ruby grapefruit produces large round fruit with attractive pink to red flesh and a refreshing flavor that is sweeter than many older white grapefruit types. The tree also adds year-round beauty to the landscape with glossy evergreen leaves and fragrant white citrus blooms in spring. Like other citrus, the blossoms can attract bees and other pollinators when in flower. This grapefruit tree is best for warmer Southern climates and protected planting sites. In the North Florida Panhandle, Ray Ruby should be planted in a sunny, well-drained location with protection from hard freezes. It can also be grown in a large container so it can be moved or protected during cold weather. Grapefruit is generally less cold-hardy than satsumas and kumquats, so customers in colder parts of Zone 8 should plan to protect young trees during winter. Ray Ruby Grapefruit is a nice choice for home orchards, edible landscapes, patios, and citrus lovers who want a red grapefruit tree for local pickup near DeFuniak Springs, Freeport, Niceville, Crestview, Fort Walton Beach, Destin, Panama City Beach, and surrounding North Florida areas. Well adapted to protected North Florida, the Florida Panhandle, South Alabama, and other warm Southern climates when planted in the right location and protected during severe cold. Main Details:Botanical Name: Citrus paradisi ‘Ray Ruby’Plant Type: Evergreen citrus fruit treeFruit Type: Red-fleshed grapefruitUSDA Zones: Best in Zones 9–11; protect in Zone 8bSun: Full sunMature Size: About 12–20 feet tall and wide in the landscape; smaller in containersBloom Time: SpringFruit Season: Winter into spring, depending on weather and locationPollination: Self-fertileBest Uses: Fresh eating, juicing, edible landscape, backyard orchard, patio container, citrus collectionAttracts Pollinators: Yes, fragrant citrus blooms attract bees Local Pickup / Availability:Ray Ruby Grapefruit trees are available for local pickup only at Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida. We are not shipping at this time. Wholesale may be available for qualified nurseries and landscapers. Contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability and pricing. Advanced Nursery Growers1911 McLeod RoadDeFuniak Springs, FL 32435Call: 850-391-2228Email: [email protected] Important Customer Note:Grapefruit and grapefruit juice can interact with some prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Customers who take medication should check with their doctor or pharmacist before eating grapefruit regularly. The FDA notes that grapefruit can affect how certain medicines work.
