{"product_id":"citrus-paradisi-marsh-marsh-grapefruit","title":"Citrus paradisi ‘Marsh’ – Marsh Grapefruit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCitrus paradisi\u003c\/em\u003e ‘Marsh’ is the standard seedless white grapefruit, an evergreen tree carrying glossy dark green leaves on a rounded, densely branched crown. Fragrant white flowers open through spring, followed by large pale yellow fruit with fine, straw-coloured flesh that is juicy, almost seedless and mildly tart rather than sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive it full sun and free-draining soil, because citrus roots will not tolerate wet ground for long. The tree is self-fertile, so one plant crops on its own. Growth is moderate and young trees are frost sensitive, which makes warm temperate and subtropical districts the safest choice for reliable cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature trees reach 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, a size that suits home orchards, edible gardens, courtyards and productive residential planting. Fruit ripens from winter into spring and holds on the branch for weeks once ready. For a buyer wanting one tree that earns its space, this delivers shade and a long harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:44px 0 16px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:500;letter-spacing:1.5px;margin:0 0 8px;padding-top:32px;border-top:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);text-transform:uppercase;color:currentColor;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 24px;color:currentColor;opacity:0.65;font-size:14px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eAbout Marsh Grapefruit\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhat is Citrus paradisi ‘Marsh’?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eMarsh is the best known white grapefruit and the variety most commercial fruit comes from. It is an evergreen citrus with glossy dark leaves, fragrant white spring flowers and large pale yellow fruit. The flesh is fine grained, juicy and effectively seedless, with a clean tart flavour that sweetens the longer the fruit hangs on the tree.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow big does a Marsh Grapefruit tree grow?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIn open ground it settles at 3 to 5 metres tall and 3 to 4 metres wide, forming a rounded, well furnished crown. That is the footprint to plan for in a home orchard or courtyard. Light annual pruning after harvest keeps it closer to 3 metres if space is tight, without reducing the following season's crop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eWhen does Marsh Grapefruit ripen in Australia?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eFruit colours and ripens through winter and into spring, roughly June to October depending on the district. Grapefruit is one of the slower citrus to mature, so leave the fruit on the tree until the flavour builds. It stores well on the branch for several weeks after ripening, which spreads the harvest out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Marsh Grapefruit seedless?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eYes. Marsh is the classic seedless white grapefruit, and fruit typically carries no seeds or only a few. Because the tree is self-fertile it does not need a pollinating partner, and growing it away from other citrus keeps seed numbers lowest. Flesh is pale yellow, fine textured and very juicy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eDoes Marsh Grapefruit need another tree to set fruit?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eNo. It is self-fertile and will set a full crop as a single specimen, which is why one tree is enough in most home gardens. Bees still improve fruit set, so an open sunny position with some flowering plants nearby helps. Avoid deep shade, as poor light is the usual reason for light cropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eIs Marsh Grapefruit frost tolerant?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eIt is frost sensitive, particularly in the first few winters while the wood is still soft. Young trees in cold districts need a sheltered north facing spot, and frost cloth over the first two winters is worthwhile. Established trees handle a light frost, but repeated heavy frost will damage foliage and young fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid rgba(128,128,128,0.25);padding:18px 0;\"\u003e\u003csummary style=\"font-weight:500;cursor:pointer;line-height:1.4;padding-right:12px;font-size:16px;color:currentColor;\"\u003eHow do I care for a Marsh Grapefruit tree?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp style=\"margin:14px 0 0;line-height:1.7;color:currentColor;opacity:0.85;\"\u003eWater deeply once or twice a week through the warmer months, more often while fruit is filling. Feed with a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer. Mulch to 75 millimetres and keep it clear of the trunk. Prune lightly after harvest to open the centre, and watch for scale and citrus leaf miner in humid weather.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Evergreen Trees Direct","offers":[{"title":"400L","offer_id":46911559696583,"sku":"CITPAR400L","price":6050.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/4945\/4279\/files\/Citrus-GrapefruitMarshCitrusparadisi400L_3.png?v=1785212130","url":"https:\/\/www.evergreentrees.com.au\/products\/citrus-paradisi-marsh-marsh-grapefruit","provider":"Evergreen Trees Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}