Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Fruit
Origin
Central Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Aceymac apple, Bailey Sweet apple, Dabinett apple, Nehou apple
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Habitat
Hillside
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Canker, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew, Root rot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Fever, Heart problems, Tooth ache
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Wood is used for making furniture
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Showy Tree
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Malus domestica
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Apple Tree
Citron
In Hindi
सेब का वृक्ष
नीबू
In German
Apfelbaum
Zitrone
In Portuguese
Macieira
cidra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Apple Tree and Citron
Season and care of Apple Tree and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Apple Tree and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Apple Tree season is Spring and Citron season is Spring. The type of soil for Apple Tree is Loamy and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Apple Tree is Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Apple Tree and Citron Physical Information
Apple Tree and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Apple Tree height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Apple Tree and Citron are as follows:
Apple Tree flower color: White
Apple Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Apple Tree and Citron
Care of Apple Tree and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Apple Tree pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Apple Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.