Rio Red Grapefruit

Rio Red Grapefruit Tree

5 Gallon
$129.00
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Rio Red Grapefruit Tree

Grapefruit 'Rio Red'

Exceptionally Sweet & Seedless • Deep Pink-Red Flesh Rich in Lycopene • Long Harvest Season

$129.00
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Description

The Rio Red Grapefruit is a celebrated, seedless variety prized for its exceptional sweetness and vibrant, deep pink-red flesh. This vigorous and reliable tree offers a long harvest season of fruit that is not only delicious but also packed with health-promoting antioxidants like lycopene, making it a beautiful and beneficial addition to the Bay Area home orchard.

  • Produces seedless, flat-round fruit with a thin, smooth, orange-yellow rind and a strikingly deep pink to red interior.

  • Flesh is exceptionally sweet, juicy, and low in bitterness, ranking high in sugar content among grapefruit varieties.

  • Rich in antioxidants, particularly lycopene, which gives the flesh its red color and is associated with numerous health benefits.

  • A vigorous, robust, and semi-hardy evergreen tree that adapts well to warm climates and is known for its reliable productivity.

  • Fruits ripen over a long season from late fall through spring (November-May), providing fresh grapefruit for many months.

  • Perfect for fresh eating, juicing, or adding a sweet, colorful touch to salads and desserts.

Flavor Profile:

  • Flavor: Notably sweet with a well-balanced, mild grapefruit tang and very low bitterness.

  • Texture: Juicy, tender, and melting.

  • Best Uses: Ideal for eating fresh at breakfast, making sweet and vibrant juice, or segmenting into fruit salads.

Quick Facts

  • Features:Foliage: Oval-shaped, large, leathery leaves with smooth edges, deep green.Flowers: Star-shaped, white flowers with a fragrant citrus aroma.Fruit: Flattened round shape, with thin, smooth orange-yellow skin; flesh is deep pink and seedless.Flavor: Ranked as one of the sweetest among grapefruits, juicy and tangy, perfect for direct consumption, juicing, or adding to salads
  • Mature Height: 8-12 ft
  • Growth Rate: Moderate
  • Light Needs: Full sun
  • Key Advantages:Known for its exceptional sweetness and low acidity.Seedless, making it easier to eat or juice.High juice content, perfect for fresh consumption or beverages.Great for both home orchards and small garden spaces
  • Landscape Uses:Ideal for small orchards or edible landscaping.Suitable for containers, patios, or garden beds.Can be used in decorative or productive landscapes

Faqs

  • Q: Why is the flesh so red?A: The intense red-pink color comes from a high concentration of lycopene, a powerful natural antioxidant also found in tomatoes. This develops with adequate sunlight and warmth.
  • Q: When is the best time to harvest?A: The fruit sweetens on the tree. Harvest typically begins in November and can continue as late as May. Taste one to determine if it meets your desired sweetness.
  • Q: Is it a good tree for beginners?A: Yes, its vigorous growth, reliable fruit set, and good disease resistance make it a relatively low-fuss and rewarding choice for home gardeners in suitable climates

📍 Primary Delivery Area · San Francisco Bay Area

Local delivery across the Bay Area — and beyond.

San Francisco Bay Area is our primary local delivery market. Victory Nursery also serves additional California markets and selected extended delivery areas by arrangement.

Regular local delivery: San Francisco, Peninsula, South Bay, East Bay, Marin, Tracy / Mountain House and surrounding service areas.

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