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Melogold Grapefruit

Scientific Name: Citrus x paradisi 'Melogold'

Also Known As

  • Citrus Citrumelo

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-15'
  • W: 3'-15'

planting zones

  • 9a-10b

Melogold Grapefruit plant details

Melogold Grapefruit is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Melogold Grapefruit

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Melogold Grapefruit

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unique, attractive, and vigorous variety is a cross of Pummello and Grapefruit. Deliciously combining the qualities of its parents, Melogold bears good crops of large seedless fruit with mild, sweet, pale yellow flesh. Bring your Melogold Grapefruit to a well-lit and protected location in late fall before hard frosts occur.

Gardening facts about Melogold Grapefruit plant

How to Grow Melogold Grapefruit

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun - mostly sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • yellow
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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