Cocktail Semi-Dwarf Grapefruit Tree
Regular price
$119.95
Size
Cocktail Grapefruit: The "Grapefruit" That Tastes like Dessert
Despite the name, the Cocktail isn't a true grapefruit at all — it's a natural mandarin x pummelo hybrid wearing a grapefruit's golden coat. Slice one open and the difference is obvious: deep golden-orange flesh, dripping with juice, and a flavor that's remarkably sweet and low in acid, free of the sharp, tongue-puckering bitterness that sends people reaching for the sugar bowl. It's the citrus you eat with a spoon straight from the rind, or juice by the glassful in winter when nothing else in the garden is ripe. Yes, it carries seeds — a small trade for fruit this honeyed — and on a semi-dwarf tree that fits a patio corner, that handful of seeds is the only thing standing between you and your own backyard juice bar.
Why You'll Love the Cocktail Grapefruit
- Sweet, not sour. Its mandarin-pummelo parentage gives it some of the lowest acidity of any "grapefruit," so the juice is mellow and sugary rather than tart — no spoonful of sugar required.
- Astonishingly juicy. The golden flesh is loaded with nectar, making the Cocktail one of the best fresh-juicing citrus you can grow at home.
- Semi-dwarf and patio-sized. It stays naturally smaller than a standard grapefruit tree, thriving in a large container that summers outdoors and overwinters inside where it's cold.
- Ripens in the off-season. Fruit comes due in winter and into spring, delivering fresh citrus exactly when grocery produce is at its dullest.
- Evergreen and ornamental. Glossy foliage and fragrant white spring blossoms make it handsome year-round, even between harvests.
The seeds are real and so is the reward: anyone who has tasted a Cocktail understands why growers happily spit a few pits for flesh this sweet. Plant it in the ground in mild regions or keep it in a roomy pot anywhere, and you'll have a compact, fragrant tree that turns cold-weather months into peak citrus season.
Cocktail Grapefruit: The "Grapefruit" That Tastes like Dessert
Despite the name, the Cocktail isn't a true grapefruit at all — it's a natural mandarin x pummelo hybrid wearing a grapefruit's golden coat. Slice one open and the difference is obvious: deep golden-orange flesh, dripping with juice, and a flavor that's remarkably sweet and low in acid, free of the sharp, tongue-puckering bitterness that sends people reaching for the sugar bowl. It's the citrus you eat with a spoon straight from the rind, or juice by the glassful in winter when nothing else in the garden is ripe. Yes, it carries seeds — a small trade for fruit this honeyed — and on a semi-dwarf tree that fits a patio corner, that handful of seeds is the only thing standing between you and your own backyard juice bar.
Why You'll Love the Cocktail Grapefruit
- Sweet, not sour. Its mandarin-pummelo parentage gives it some of the lowest acidity of any "grapefruit," so the juice is mellow and sugary rather than tart — no spoonful of sugar required.
- Astonishingly juicy. The golden flesh is loaded with nectar, making the Cocktail one of the best fresh-juicing citrus you can grow at home.
- Semi-dwarf and patio-sized. It stays naturally smaller than a standard grapefruit tree, thriving in a large container that summers outdoors and overwinters inside where it's cold.
- Ripens in the off-season. Fruit comes due in winter and into spring, delivering fresh citrus exactly when grocery produce is at its dullest.
- Evergreen and ornamental. Glossy foliage and fragrant white spring blossoms make it handsome year-round, even between harvests.
The seeds are real and so is the reward: anyone who has tasted a Cocktail understands why growers happily spit a few pits for flesh this sweet. Plant it in the ground in mild regions or keep it in a roomy pot anywhere, and you'll have a compact, fragrant tree that turns cold-weather months into peak citrus season.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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Cocktail Semi-Dwarf Grapefruit Tree
Regular price
$119.95
Size
Cocktail Grapefruit: The "Grapefruit" That Tastes like Dessert
Despite the name, the Cocktail isn't a true grapefruit at all — it's a natural mandarin x pummelo hybrid wearing a grapefruit's golden coat. Slice one open and the difference is obvious: deep golden-orange flesh, dripping with juice, and a flavor that's remarkably sweet and low in acid, free of the sharp, tongue-puckering bitterness that sends people reaching for the sugar bowl. It's the citrus you eat with a spoon straight from the rind, or juice by the glassful in winter when nothing else in the garden is ripe. Yes, it carries seeds — a small trade for fruit this honeyed — and on a semi-dwarf tree that fits a patio corner, that handful of seeds is the only thing standing between you and your own backyard juice bar.
Why You'll Love the Cocktail Grapefruit
- Sweet, not sour. Its mandarin-pummelo parentage gives it some of the lowest acidity of any "grapefruit," so the juice is mellow and sugary rather than tart — no spoonful of sugar required.
- Astonishingly juicy. The golden flesh is loaded with nectar, making the Cocktail one of the best fresh-juicing citrus you can grow at home.
- Semi-dwarf and patio-sized. It stays naturally smaller than a standard grapefruit tree, thriving in a large container that summers outdoors and overwinters inside where it's cold.
- Ripens in the off-season. Fruit comes due in winter and into spring, delivering fresh citrus exactly when grocery produce is at its dullest.
- Evergreen and ornamental. Glossy foliage and fragrant white spring blossoms make it handsome year-round, even between harvests.
The seeds are real and so is the reward: anyone who has tasted a Cocktail understands why growers happily spit a few pits for flesh this sweet. Plant it in the ground in mild regions or keep it in a roomy pot anywhere, and you'll have a compact, fragrant tree that turns cold-weather months into peak citrus season.
Cocktail Grapefruit: The "Grapefruit" That Tastes like Dessert
Despite the name, the Cocktail isn't a true grapefruit at all — it's a natural mandarin x pummelo hybrid wearing a grapefruit's golden coat. Slice one open and the difference is obvious: deep golden-orange flesh, dripping with juice, and a flavor that's remarkably sweet and low in acid, free of the sharp, tongue-puckering bitterness that sends people reaching for the sugar bowl. It's the citrus you eat with a spoon straight from the rind, or juice by the glassful in winter when nothing else in the garden is ripe. Yes, it carries seeds — a small trade for fruit this honeyed — and on a semi-dwarf tree that fits a patio corner, that handful of seeds is the only thing standing between you and your own backyard juice bar.
Why You'll Love the Cocktail Grapefruit
- Sweet, not sour. Its mandarin-pummelo parentage gives it some of the lowest acidity of any "grapefruit," so the juice is mellow and sugary rather than tart — no spoonful of sugar required.
- Astonishingly juicy. The golden flesh is loaded with nectar, making the Cocktail one of the best fresh-juicing citrus you can grow at home.
- Semi-dwarf and patio-sized. It stays naturally smaller than a standard grapefruit tree, thriving in a large container that summers outdoors and overwinters inside where it's cold.
- Ripens in the off-season. Fruit comes due in winter and into spring, delivering fresh citrus exactly when grocery produce is at its dullest.
- Evergreen and ornamental. Glossy foliage and fragrant white spring blossoms make it handsome year-round, even between harvests.
The seeds are real and so is the reward: anyone who has tasted a Cocktail understands why growers happily spit a few pits for flesh this sweet. Plant it in the ground in mild regions or keep it in a roomy pot anywhere, and you'll have a compact, fragrant tree that turns cold-weather months into peak citrus season.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Plants vary greatly by type and no guarantees are made on sizing.
However here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
48" Box Tree 10-12 Ft. Tall
Please note: Citrus and California Native plants such as Manzanita are smaller than traditional sizing.
Please contact us to confirm sizing of items before purchasing if this is a concern.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants larger than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside.
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes larger than a 24" box size will require equipment and an operator onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee.
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We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
We're committed to changing everything about trees and plants - how they’re grown, how you shop for them, and how much they cost. We handle orders ourselves. No middlemen to get between us (or our prices) and you.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
Delivery does not include unloading of trees and plants LARGER than a 24" box.
Trees and plants in smaller containers will be dropped curbside (usually on the driveway or near the front doorstep).
Delivery beyond a curbside drop will be charged extra.
Trees and plants that are sold in container sizes LARGER than a 24" box size will require equipment and/or enough manpower onsite to help unload from the truck.
Please reach out to our team PRIOR to placing your order to help coordinate.
Our team can provide unloading assistance with equipment for an extra fee as well.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We ship locally within California within 7-10 days of your order being placed.
We ship nationally using carrier partners, based on order size. Our common order minimums for out of state shipping is $5,000.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for specific shipping details for your location.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
We are currently online only and don't have physical locations where you can view plants in person.
That's why we have photos direct from the growing grounds of the plants we will ship and we display pricing right in our store.
We do make sure to pick the very best trees and plants prior to shipping and make sure that they have gone through our multi-point inspection for health and structure.
We will always reach out prior to delivery if we find a quality issue or need to provide a substitute.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
Plants vary greatly by type. Here is a rough idea of sizes based on containers that are direct from our growing grounds.
15 Gallon Shrub 3-4 Ft. Tall
15 Gallon Tree 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Shrub 5-6 Ft. Tall
24" Box Tree 6-7 Ft. Tall
36" Box Shrub/Tree 7-9 Ft. Tall
48" Box Shrub/Tree 8-10 Ft. Tall
**Please note that we do not make guarantees of sizes. If you have questions or concerns, please call or text to request accurate sizing for the particular plant you're considering, prior to ordering.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
We offer a limited 30 day warranty for plants that are delivered and planted by someone else and a 90 day warranty for plants that we plant.
The limited warranty covers plants that die as a result of disease or fungus which was derived from our growing grounds or from root balls that were root bound.
The warranty does not cover damage due to watering, fertilizer, soils, or any other conditions beyond our control. Additionally, the warranty does not cover plants that are shipped out of the state of California or shipped into California from other states. Custom plant orders are also not covered under warranty. Plants must be planted within 24 hours after delivery to qualify.
We can assist you in recommending the right soils and fertilizers to help your plant thrive after you plant it.
Text or call 323-576-4159 for further warranty information.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.
Our local delivery team covers most cities in California.
There are some exceptions, so please get in touch to confirm prior to ordering.
Additionally, we ship using semi trucks and trailers throughout the entire United States and even abroad for large orders over $5,000. Each shipment is custom, so please reach out to our team to coordinate.