Grapefruit
Citrus paradisi
- Layer 2 · Understorey
- Edible companion
Status by region
No restrictions recorded in the lists we checked.
Checked against the European Union list (Regulation 1143/2014) · Portugal's national invasive species list (Decreto-Lei 92/2019).
Information based on the cited sources, not legal advice — always confirm your local rules.
About
Native to the Caribbean, it is a medium-sized citrus fruit tree. It prefers well-drained soils and sunny positions sheltered from the wind. In the food forest, it stands out for its abundant production of juicy fruit in winter.
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Needs
- Water: Medium
- Light: Full sun
- Size: Tree up to 6 m
- Mature diameter: 4 m
- Soils: Loam, Sandy
- Climates: Hot, dry Mediterranean
Calendar
- January — Harvest
- February — Harvest
- March — Harvest — Planting
- April — Planting
- May — Planting
- June
- July
- August
- September
- October
- November — Harvest
- December — Harvest
- Harvest
- Planting
Medicinal use: The fruits are consumed fresh or as juice, being rich in vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.
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