Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Western Asia
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, gardens, Open Forest, Roadsides, Swamps, Urban areas
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Green, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Leaf Cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Medium, Requires consistently moist soil
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Keep Slightly Dry
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonsai
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Honey fungus, Red blotch, Soft scales
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt, Shade areas, Soil Compaction
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Deers, Rabbits, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
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Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Florist trade and landscaping, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Acer ginnala
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Amur Maple
Grapefruit
In Hindi
अमुर मेपल
चकोतरा
In German
Amur-Ahorn
Grapefruit
In French
érable de l'Amour
pamplemousse
In Spanish
arce de Amur
Pomelo
In Greek
Amur Maple
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
de bordo amur
Toranja
In Polish
klon amur
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Aceraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Amur Maple and Grapefruit
Season and care of Amur Maple and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Amur Maple and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Amur Maple season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Amur Maple is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Amur Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Amur Maple and Grapefruit Physical Information
Amur Maple and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Amur Maple height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Amur Maple and Grapefruit are as follows:
Amur Maple flower color: Light Green and Ivory
Amur Maple leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Amur Maple and Grapefruit
Care of Amur Maple and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Amur Maple pruning is done Pruning in early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Amur Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Keep Slightly Dry. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.