Citrus grapefruit ‘Golden Special’ produces a thin-skinned grapefruit that has few seeds. The fruit has a golden-yellow skin and orange flesh. It is a heavy-bearer, producing juicy, sweet, and tangy grapefruit. Citrus grapefruit ‘Golden Special’ has scented white flowers that bloom throughout the summer season. The fruit ripens from mid-winter to late-spring, providing a delicious flavor during the colder months. It is also self-fertile, meaning that it does not require additional pollination from other trees to produce fruit. Citrus grapefruit is evergreen and a hybrid between Citrus x sinensis and Citrus maxima. Citrus grapefruit is evergreen and native to Barbados. Learn more about Citrus grapefruit. Citrus grapefruit ‘Golden Special’ has been the most common grapefruit cultivar in New Zealand since the 1970s.