Rio Red grapefruit is a seedless variety of grapefruit with deep red flesh that permeates throughout the entire fruit. It contains nearly less seeds than its counterparts, with sweet and juicy red-to-pink flesh and thick yellow skin. The Rio Red grapefruit is a mutation from the Ruby Red grapefruit tree. It is less acidic but has a sweeter taste, than the Ruby Red grapefruit. The Rio Red grapefruit in comparison is rounder in shape than most grapefruits and is juicier than the other variants.
Rio Red Grapefruit Dwarf
Citrus paradisi
Rio Red Grapefruit
Rio Red grapefruit is a seedless variety of grapefruit with deep red flesh that permeates throughout the entire fruit. It contains nearly less seeds than its counterparts, with sweet and juicy red-to-pink flesh and thick yellow skin. The Rio Red grapefruit is a mutation from the Ruby Red grapefruit tree. It is less acidic but has a sweeter taste, than the Ruby Red grapefruit. The Rio Red grapefruit in comparison is rounder in shape than most grapefruits and is juicier than the other variants.
| Plant Type | Fruit, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Shade |
| Water Needs | |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 9 (20° F) |
| Flower Color | White |
| Flower Season | Early Summer, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 6ft. |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Edible |
| Attracts | Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | |
| Tolerance | |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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