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Grapefruit Trees for Sale
Citrus made easy for growers, nurseries, and distributors
At TreeSource Citrus Nursery, we specialize in producing premium grapefruit trees for both commercial growers and home gardeners. Our nursery is known for delivering healthy, vigorous citrus trees that are bred for performance, flavor, and disease resistance. Whether you are looking to expand your orchard or add a productive tree to your backyard, our grapefruit trees are an excellent choice.
Grapefruit Trees Your Way
From seed to container-ready.
How Our Grapefruit Trees Are Different
When purchasing Gillette navel orange trees from TreeSource, growers receive clean-propagated, true-to-type material from verified budwood sources. We emphasize uniformity, strong root development, and early structure so trees establish quickly and grow evenly. Shipping is handled in heavy-duty palletized triwall containers designed to secure pots and protect canopies, ensuring trees arrive healthy, stable, and ready to plant.
For orchardists and collectors seeking a classic California navel with heirloom pedigree, the Gillette orange offers a balanced, true-navel eating experience and a reliable mid-season harvest window. Whether planted in commercial rows, boutique groves, or heritage blocks, Gillette connects growers to the foundational era of California citrus — supported today by TreeSource’s clean stock program and professional handling to ensure healthy establishment and long-term success.
Grapefruit Trees FAQs
What USDA hardiness zones are suitable for grapefruit trees?
Grapefruit trees are best suited for USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11. These zones provide the warm temperatures and mild winters that grapefruit trees need to thrive. If your zone doesn’t have hot summers, choose lower acid selections like Oroblanco or Melogold. Here's a breakdown:
Zone 9 (20°F to 30°F / -6.7°C to -1.1°C): Grapefruit trees can survive here but may need protection from occasional frost, especially when young.
Zone 10 (30°F to 40°F / -1.1°C to 4.4°C): Ideal growing conditions. Trees generally do not require frost protection.
Zone 11 (40°F and above / 4.4°C and above): Excellent for grapefruit trees. No risk of freezing temperatures.
What is the typical lifespan for the grapefruit trees you carry?
Absent of serious diseases like HLB, grapefruit trees can produce for decades. It is important to avoid overwatering, as that can damage the root system and shorten the tree’s life considerably.
What’s the best time of year to plant grapefruit trees in a commercial orchard?
In the northern hemisphere, the best time to plant grapefruit trees commercially is from spring to early summer (April through June).
I see that you have different varieties of grapefruit trees for sale. What’s the difference between them, and how will I know which one is best for my needs?
Visiting the various pages under the Trees for Sale link will help you understand more about each selection. Additional information can be found on the UC Riverside Citrus Varieties page.
One backyard favorite is the Melogold, which produces large, juicy fruit over a long harvest season of November to May. They taste good even when the outside is still green. A classic red grapefruit is the Star Ruby, which has the darkest internal color and best flavor of the red grapefruit.
Can grapefruit trees be shipped at any time of the year?
At TreeSource, we can generally ship year-round. However, we avoid shipping during the coldest months of the year when trees may be damaged by frigid temperatures while in transit.