{"product_id":"citrus-grapefruit-wheeny-citrus-paradisi","title":"Wheeny Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi ‘Wheeny’","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice includes everything:\u003c\/strong\u003e the plant, free delivery and professional installation by our planting team. One price, whole job done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWheeny Grapefruit - Citrus paradisi ‘Wheeny’\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e‘Wheeny’ is the Australian grapefruit, an old New South Wales selection that has stayed in backyards for a century because it is more forgiving than the imported commercial varieties. \u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Wheeny’ makes a vigorous, large, spreading tree carrying thin skinned pale yellow fruit that is exceptionally juicy and milder in flavour than a Marsh, though it does contain seeds. It suits gardeners who want a heavy cropping grapefruit that will still perform in a cooler or more humid district than Marsh prefers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy Wheeny Grapefruit\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh juice content\u003c\/strong\u003e: Thin skin and generous flesh make it one of the best grapefruits for juicing.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMilder flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lower bitterness than the standard commercial white grapefruit, which suits eating fresh.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVigour\u003c\/strong\u003e: A strong, fast-building tree that fills its space quickly and crops heavily.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate range\u003c\/strong\u003e: Recognised as reliable across a wider spread of Australian coastal and inland conditions than most grapefruit.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLate harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fruit matures later and holds well, extending the citrus season into spring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIdeal Applications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBackyard orchard\u003c\/strong\u003e: The traditional Australian home grapefruit, given a full sunny corner to itself.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRural and acreage planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Suits larger properties where its size and crop volume can be used.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade and crop\u003c\/strong\u003e: Grown as a dual purpose evergreen shade tree over a seating area.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJuice production\u003c\/strong\u003e: Planted where a household wants enough fruit for regular fresh juicing through winter and spring.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecimen \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (screening\/hedge):\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpacing (feature\/avenue):\u003c\/strong\u003e 6 to 7m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Planting Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spring to early autumn into warm soil\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil \u0026amp; Drainage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Free draining loam or sandy loam at pH 6 to 7, deep enough for a strong root system. Raise the planting position on heavy or poorly drained ground\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstablishment Care:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep water two to three times a week over the first summer and keep the trunk circle clear of grass and weeds. Mulch to 75mm away from the trunk and apply citrus fertiliser twice yearly, in late winter and again after the main harvest.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4 to 6m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 to 5m\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fast for a citrus\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evergreen\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative to:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australian selection of a Caribbean-origin hybrid species\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlower Colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e White\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nursery Direct","offers":[{"title":"400mm","offer_id":59795353600286,"sku":"ND-0466-400MM","price":800.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500mm","offer_id":59795353633054,"sku":"ND-0466-500MM","price":1625.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1000\/2536\/8862\/files\/AXqudOt7P8DxzETK8pb3c_0lVTDECl.jpg?v=1787313983","url":"https:\/\/nurserydirect.com.au\/products\/citrus-grapefruit-wheeny-citrus-paradisi","provider":"Nursery Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}