On 16 Feb 2004 16:47:31 -0800, (m v) wrote:

I have a very old grapefruit tree with great tasting fruit. Really the
best grapefruit I have ever had. It is white, large, and very sweet.
I don't know the specific cultivar or rootstock. It is in S. Florida.
How can I find out?

The tree is 30-35 years old and looks like it is declining. There is
some bark damage around the trunk. It is about 25.' tall How can I
start a new tree with the same traits?


http://tinyurl.com/339cy

"Most grapefruit come true-to-type from seed; however, growing a
citrus tree from seed is undesirable. Seedling trees are juvenile,
which means the plants will be vigorous, thorny, and have an erect,
upright growth habit. Juvenility may last 6 to 15 years, during which
time the tree does not flower .Grapefruit can be propagated by
budding, grafting, and cuttings, although the latter is least
desirable. Budding and grafting are easily done and enable specific
rootstocks and interstocks to be used. Budding is usually most easily
done in the spring. Budded or grafted trees will usually produce some
fruit within three years, if properly cared for. Specific, detailed
information on citrus propagation is available from your local
Cooperative Extension Office."