Dallas Citrumelo
Citrumelo 'Dallas' (Trifoliate x Grapefruit)
Pickup available at Aiken Nursery
Usually ready in 2-4 days
Sourced originally from the noted citrus enthusiast Tom McClendon, Citrumelo 'Dallas' is a cold-hardy hybrid between the rugged trifoliate orange, Poncirus trifoliata, and a grapefruit. From that unlikely pairing comes a vigorous small tree that carries the trifoliate's toughness and a good measure of grapefruit character in the fruit.
The fruits are large and round, with a thick, textured rind and strikingly big seeds, and the flavor is bold, tart, and unmistakably citrus. Too sharp for most palates straight from the branch, the fruit comes into its own in the kitchen: with a little sugar and some patience, 'Dallas' makes a fine marmalade, a bright syrup, or a zesty base for cocktails. This is a plant for the adventurous grower rather than the fruit bowl, and a rare one at that.
In the garden, 'Dallas' rewards gardeners who want to push citrus north. Hardier than true grapefruit, the tree will hold in southern gardens where tender citrus cannot, and takes happily to a large container that can be moved under cover for hard freezes. Give full sun, sharp drainage, and shelter from cold winter wind, and site where the fragrant spring blossom and the bold autumn fruit can both be enjoyed.
- Hardiness
- USDA Zones 7–9
- Sun
- Full Sun
- Soil
- Well-drained
- Mature size
- Height 5–15 Feet · Spread 2–8 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Seasonality
- Deciduous
From rooting to shipping, our top priority is ensuring you receive healthy, thriving plants for your garden’s success.
Because most of our plants are grown from rooted cuttings — alongside seed, air layering, and grafting chosen for each variety — you receive a stronger, true-to-type plant that establishes quickly in your garden.
Raised on organic soil blends and eco-friendly pest management — never harsh chemicals — your plant arrives healthy for your garden, your family, and the pollinators they feed.
Every purchase gives back. We donate to the Aiken Arboretum and support local wildlife conservation, so growing your garden helps protect the wider ecosystem too.
All our plant material is carefully propagated, grown, and nurtured at our humble nursery in Aiken, South Carolina.
Your plant arrives carefully packed and ready to settle in. Unpack them promptly, give them a day or two to acclimate, then plant following the notes we include — that’s all it takes. Clear care guidance comes with every order, so success is the easy part.
What to expect upon delivery
All our plants are sold in 1-gallon sizes, though the height of each plant can vary depending on its growth rate and seasonality, typically ranging from 1/2 to 2.5 feet.
Each plant is carefully packaged with its roots enclosed in a secure plastic bag containing moist soil, forming a compact root ball. To ensure safe transport, the box is padded with recycled newspaper, providing both stability and eco-friendly protection from weather during shipping.
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