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The Oro Blanco or "white gold" is one special Grapefruit. A cross of an acidless pummelo and a white grapefruit, has produced one of the most flavorful sweet grapefruit varieties known. Thats right! put away the sugar this grapefruit has a sweetness without the bitterness along with the traditional grapefruit flavor we all love.
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USDA ZONES: 10-8 Outdoors
 
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Oro Blanco Grapefruit is self-fertile, but the fruit crop will be larger if the tree is planted with a second tree.

Description

Citrus paradisi 'Oro Blanco'

The Oro Blanco or "white gold" is one special Grapefruit. A cross of an acidless pummelo and a white grapefruit, has produced one of the most flavorful sweet grapefruit varieties known. Thats right! put away the sugar this grapefruit has a sweetness without the bitterness along with the traditional grapefruit flavor we all love. Widely adapted, this variety is a wonderful selection for the colder climates of 8b and 9a where it develops a thicker rind. But gets large and juicy and a thin rind in the warm climates of zone 9a and 10 both a and b. Skin is a pale greenish-yellow to yellow when fully ripe. the flesh is pale yellow seedless and full of juice. The tree is spreading and a vigorous grower. Think dense evergreen canopy makes a great screen. The fruit ripens early but hangs on the tree for months after ripening. Can be eaten fresh or juiced for a vitamin c morning fix. Like Pummelos the thicker rind of the Oro Blanco can be candied They make excellent container plants, and are just a productive in the patio container as they are in the ground
Characteristics
Fruit Color:
Pale Yellow
Ripens:
January - February
Sun/Shade:
Full Sun
Water Needs:
regular water
Soil Type:
well-draining
Soil pH Level:
pH of 6
Tree Size:
Plant 8 to 10 feet on center. Can be kept to any size under 10 feet with pruning
Years to Bear:
2
Pollination:
Self Pollinating
Bloom Color:
Cold Hardy:
to 28° F
Primary USDA Zone Range:
10 - 8
Secondary USDA Zone Range:
N/A
Chill Hours:
None
Size & Spacing

Plant 8 to 10 feet on center. Can be kept to any size under 10 feet with pruning

Planting & Care

Oro Blanco Grapefruit does well in sandy well drained soils, but they will adapt to most native soils. Select a location that has well-draining soil because citrus will not tolerate standing in water during the winter. If poor drainage is suspected plant in a mound 24 inches high and 4 feet wide or a raised bed 12 to 18 inches high and 3 feet wide. Mulching helps retain moisture and helps to stabilize the soil temperature as well as preventing the mound from settling before the roots get established. Requires full sun with at least 8 hours of direct sunlight favoring the morning sun. Trees tend to be wide and bushy but can easily be kept 7' - 10' with regular pruning. Makes an excellent container plant. The white flowers are very fragrant.

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