Ray Ruby Grapefruit Tree: The Grapefruit for People Who Think They Hate Grapefruit If grapefruit has always meant bitter and mouth-puckering to you, the Ray Ruby (Citrus x paradisi 'Ray Ruby') will change your mind. This refined member of the Ruby Red family is genuinely sweet-tart and juicy, with deep red flesh that ripens jewel-bright and stays that way. While other red grapefruits fade to pale pink, Ray Ruby holds its rich ruby color long after the rest have washed out. The big, heavy fruit is nearly seedless, so every spoonful is clean, sweet flesh. Grow one, and you'll finally love grapefruit. Grafted & grown by citrus experts to ensure your success. Your tree arrives strong, true-to-type, and ready to fruit at home. Deep red flesh that stays red. Superior color holds its dramatic ruby tone all season, while older varieties bleach to pale pink. Sweet-tart, not bitter. Balanced, refreshing flavor wins over people who grew up disliking grapefruit. Few to no seeds. Easy to halve and spoon, segment for salads, or juice without straining. Large, heavy, generous fruit. Big, juice-packed globes mean one grapefruit goes a long way. Breakfast That Beats Anything From the Store Store grapefruit is picked early and often disappointingly sour or dry. Your own tree fixes that. You pick a heavy, ruby-red Ray Ruby at its peak, then halve it, segment it into a salad, or juice it fresh. Every morning starts brighter, and every fruit is packed with vitamin C and antioxidants. That's a healthy, gourmet breakfast growing right outside your door. A Harvest That Lasts for Months This isn't a one-week treat. A healthy Ray Ruby crops heavily from late fall through spring, so you enjoy fresh grapefruit for months at a time. And because it loves heat, warm weather only makes it sweeter. You get a long, generous season of fruit most citrus can't match. Beauty in the Yard, All Year Long The Ray Ruby earns its spot even between harvests. Its glossy dark-green leaves stay lush year-round, and its white spring blossoms fill the air with sweet citrus scent. Then it hangs heavy with jewel-toned fruit through winter. So it's a handsome landscape tree and a working orchard in one. Grown in a Citripot for a Stronger Tree Your tree ships in a citripot, a tall, narrow container built to grow better roots. Ordinary pots make roots circle round and round until they choke the plant. The citripot stops that. It guides the roots to grow straight down and branch into a dense, healthy web instead of tangling. Here's what that means for you. Stronger roots pull in water and food more easily, so your tree arrives sturdy and takes off faster once you plant it. You get healthier growth, greener leaves, more blossoms, and a plant that settles in with less fuss. It's the difference between a tree that struggles and one that thrives from day one. For Florida Gardeners: Plant It Your Way If you live in Florida, you get the best of both worlds. Plant this grapefruit in a warm, sunny spot in your yard, or keep it in a large pot on the patio, whichever suits you. In the ground it grows into a full, heavy-bearing tree. In a container it stays more compact and easy to move if a rare cold snap rolls in. Either way, you get sweet, ruby-red fruit right where you cook and relax. Please Note: We Can Only Ship to Florida Because of agricultural rules that protect citrus trees from pests and disease, we can only ship this Ray Ruby Grapefruit to customers inside Florida. If that's you, you're in luck, this tree was practically made for your warm, sunny climate. If you live outside Florida, we're sorry we can't send it your way just yet. Don't Miss Out on Sweet Ruby Grapefruit A sweet, deep-red grapefruit that holds its color and flavor is a rare find, and here's a tree that hands you months of them. It ships fast, arrives healthy in its citripot, and comes backed by our guarantee. Every sour store grapefruit is a reminder of the sweet ones you could be picking at home. Florida gardeners, order your Ray Ruby Grapefruit Tree today, before you wish you had.
