ZONE: 7 - 10
LIGHT: Sun
HEIGHT: 8-12 ft.
SOIL: Any soil; Prefers sandy loam
FRUIT: Deep Red Skin; Between lemon& grapefruit size Large seeds; Very sweet juice;
RIPENS: September thru January
CHILL OURS Requires 150-200 chill hours below 45º F. Frost tolerant to 14° F.
DESCRIPTION: Showy all year long. Great Specimen Tree with benifit of fruit. Visual highlights include orange-red blossoms in late spring and golden-yellow foliage in fall. Vibrant flowers attract butterflies and hummingbirds. Glossy green leaves are long and slender. Large red fruit has compartments full of soft seeds. Sweet and tangy flesh is ideal for juicing, but can also be eaten fresh.
GROWING INSTRUCTIONS: Prune heavily to encourage fruit production. May bear fruit the first year. Grow it as a shrub or small tree.
