Citron

Arbutus

About Citron and Arbutus

Citron

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

512

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-6

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Citron

Arbutus

In Hindi

नीबू

सदाबहार

In German

Zitrone

Erdbeerbaum

In French

Citron

arbousier

In Spanish

Cidra

Arbitus

In Greek

Κίτρο

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

cidra

árbuto

In Polish

Cytryna

mącznik

In Latin

Chron

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Ericales

Family

Rutaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Citrus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Citron and Arbutus. Citron has thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Citron and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Arbutus

Season and care of Citron and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Citron and Arbutus Physical Information

Citron and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Arbutus are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Citron and Arbutus

Care of Citron and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.