Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Mediterranean
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Open Forest, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water Deeply, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Allergy
Mild Allergen
Itchiness, Runny nose, Swelling, Throat itching, Watery eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
anti-cancer, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, High cholestrol, Immunity, Improve heart health
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
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Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PRUNUS insititia 'Blue Violet Damson'
Common Name
Citron
Blue Violet Damson Plum, Damson
In German
Zitrone
Zwetschgen
In French
Citron
prune de Damas
In Spanish
Cidra
ciruela ciruela
In Greek
Κίτρο
κορόμηλο δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
cidra
damson ameixa
In Polish
Cytryna
mirabelki
In Latin
Chron
damson plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Citron and Damson
Season and care of Citron and Damson is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Damson Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Damson season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Damson is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Damson is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Damson Physical Information
Citron and Damson physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Damson height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Damson are as follows:
Care of Citron and Damson
Care of Citron and Damson include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Damson pruning is done 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 Damson needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.