Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
etrog
Phoenix dactylifera
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Silver
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PHOENIX dactylifera
Common Name
Citron
Date Palm
In German
Zitrone
Dattelpalme
In French
Citron
Palmier dattier
In Spanish
Cidra
Palmera datilera
In Portuguese
cidra
palma de tâmara
In Polish
Cytryna
Data Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Date Palm
Season and care of Citron and Date Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Date Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Date Palm is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Date Palm Physical Information
Citron and Date Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Date Palm are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
- Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Citron and Date Palm
Care of Citron and Date Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, 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 Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.