Citron

Bird Cherry

About Citron and Bird Cherry

Citron

Bird Cherry

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Europe, Russia/Siberia, Asia, Central Asia, China, Japan, Korea

Types

etrog

Alabama Cherry, Wild Cherry, Greyleaf Cherry

Number of Varieties

5100

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,500.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm600.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Purple, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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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

✔ ✘

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

Pain and fatigue, Respiratory problems, Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Anodyne, Diuretic, Febrifuge, Sedative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Seeds, Wood

Other Uses

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

Used for making dark grey to green dye, Wood is used for cabinet makers

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

Screening / Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

PRUNUS padus

Common Name

Citron

Bird Cherry

In Hindi

नीबू

सुंदार वृक्ष

In German

Zitrone

Vogel Kirschbaum

In French

Citron

Oiseau Cherry Tree

In Spanish

Cidra

Pájaro Cerezo

In Greek

Κίτρο

Bird Cherry Tree

In Portuguese

cidra

Árvore de cereja do pássaro

In Polish

Cytryna

Czeremcha drzewa

In Latin

Chron

Ave Ave ligno

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rosales

Family

Rutaceae

Rosaceae

Genus

Citrus

Prunus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Acacieae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Prunoideae

Number of Species

7100

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Bird Cherry

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Bird Cherry? We provide you with everything About Citron and Bird Cherry. Citron has thorns and Bird Cherry doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Bird Cherry 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 Bird Cherry and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Bird Cherry

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

Citron and Bird Cherry Physical Information

Citron and Bird Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Bird Cherry height is 1,500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Bird Cherry are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Bird Cherry flower color: White
Bird Cherry leaf color: Light Green

Care of Citron and Bird Cherry

Care of Citron and Bird Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bird Cherry pruning is done Pruning during middle of summer, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bird Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.