Flame Grapefruit Budwood

Citrus paradisi.

Flame trees grow vigorously to a large size and are reported to be more cold-tolerant than Star Ruby. The fruit has a smooth yellow rind and usually has a pink blush.  The flesh is tender and juicy and has an internal color almost as dark as Star Ruby.  Flame’s season is mid to late-season; the fruit holds well on the tree with some fading of the internal color when held past maturity. Shows herbicide sensitivity.

Rootstocks of accession: Carrizo citrange.

Season of ripeness in the Riverside climate and latitude: February to June.

Prepared by the Givaudan Citrus Variety Collection at The University of California Riverside.