Citrus — Wheeny
Citrus paradisi 'Wheeny'
Citrus Growing in Tunnel House
The Wheeny grapefruit is an Australian pummelo x grapefruit hybrid. This variety produces heavy crops in alternate years. The fruit tends to be very large with a sour, lemony flavour
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Fruit information
Maturity: approximately June to July.
Fruit size: Large.
Fruit shape: Oblate with depressed ends.
Skin: Thick yellow skin.
Flesh colour: Reddy/orange.
Texture: Seedy.
Flavour: Very sour and juicy lemony flavour.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Storage period: Store at room temperature for up to 7 days.
Yield: fruits heavy in alternate years.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: Public.
Pollinators: Self fertile.
Tree shape: Vigorous and large spreading.
Growth rate: very fast growing.
Height: large up to 15 feet.
Leaf shape: long and pointed.
Growing conditions: Tolerate cooler conditions, suitable for coastal areas. Hardy and will grow almost anywhere.
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