Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe
Types
etrog
Pulmonaria Bubble Gum , Pulmonaria ‘Polar Splash’ , Pulmonaria ‘Moonshine’
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Alpine Meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Purple
Red, Salmon, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark 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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Rocky Soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes, Woodland margins
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
-
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
Edging, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PULMONARIA rubra 'David Ward'
Common Name
Citron
David Ward, Red Lungwort
In German
Zitrone
david ward
In French
Citron
david ward
In Spanish
Cidra
david ward
In Greek
Κίτρο
david ward
In Portuguese
cidra
david ward
In Polish
Cytryna
david ward
In Latin
Chron
david ward
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and David Ward
Season and care of Citron and David Ward is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and David Ward Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and David Ward season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for David Ward is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for David Ward is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and David Ward Physical Information
Citron and David Ward physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas David Ward height is 25.40 cm and width 81.30 cm. The color specification of Citron and David Ward are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
David Ward flower color: Red, Salmon and Coral
- David Ward leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Citron and David Ward
Care of Citron and David Ward include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and David Ward pruning is done Prune after flowering, 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 David Ward needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.