{"product_id":"oroblanco-grapefruit-tree-gw56z1","title":"Oroblanco Grapefruit Tree","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"monday-block-1\" data-monday-block-type=\"1\" data-monday-block-content=\"[{\u0026quot;insert\u0026quot;:\u0026quot;Citrus Lovers' Favorite Grapefruit\u0026quot;}]\" data-inline-monday=\"true\"\u003eCitrus Lovers' Favorite Grapefruit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's the grapefruit for those who don't like grapefruit! The Oroblanco Grapefruit tree bears an extremely popular white-fleshed grapefruit with a much milder flavor than other varieties. \u003cstrong\u003eThe Oroblanco Grapefruit is sweet and seedless, making it stand out from its more bitter counterparts.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Oroblanco grows best in coastal, warmer zones (9-10) due to its preference for heat. It does not tolerate freezing temperatures and can be planted in containers and brought indoors in winter in colder regions (Zones 4-8). The Oroblanco is a semi-dwarf tree only growing up to 15-20 ft in the ground and 8 ft. in containers, making it ideal for smaller spaces and patios. \u003cstrong\u003eThis tree produces large, pale green to yellow fruit in mid-winter that ripens in spring. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Oroblanco provides additional visual interest with its large, fragrant white flowers and glossy foliage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIf you love citrus and are looking for a mild, sweet grapefruit to add to your landscape or home orchard, the Oroblanco Grapefruit Tree has everything you're looking for.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order yours today!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Planting:  \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoose a spot that gets at least 8 hours of sunlight per day. For best results, t\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehis s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003epot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e should be a sunny, frost, and wind-free location with southern exposure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dig a hole twice as wide and just as deep as the rootball. Backfill the hole and fill up loosely with soil, ensuring the tree is secured and standing up straight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo plant your grapefruit tree in a container, choose a starter pot that is 3-5 gallons with excellent drainage. Bring the container indoors if the temperature gets below 32 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. Watering:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eWater deeply after planting. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ellow the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003etop of the soil to dry out between watering\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and up to 9 inches down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCitrus trees prefer to be watered deeply and less frequently.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wilted tree that \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erevives \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewithin 24 hours \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eof\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e watering indicates the roots got too dry. A tree with yellow or cupped leaves or leaves that don't look perky after watering can indicate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewatering. In that case, water less frequently. Generally, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewatering deeply once a week is sufficient for ground and container-planted trees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Fertilizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFeed this tree with a balanced fertilizer monthly during the spring, summer and early fall months. Apply according to label instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pruning:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan\u003eP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003erune the tree \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ein early spring \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eto maintain a desirable shape and remove dead or diseased branches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove all lower growth \"suckers\" as soon as they pop up to encourage healthy growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. Pollination:\u003c\/strong\u003e This tree is self-fertile, which means you will get fruit with only one plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e","brand":"Fast-Growing-Trees.com","offers":[{"title":"2-3 ft.","offer_id":48860154986666,"sku":"30155","price":15.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/6566\/3658\/files\/l80i5n90uxuo_016e2bc8-435b-414e-bca8-120c3c149543.jpg?v=1784864630","url":"https:\/\/fastgrowingtrees.shop\/products\/oroblanco-grapefruit-tree-gw56z1","provider":"Wasatch \u0026 West Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}