Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Types
etrog
A. campestre var. campestre - downy fruit
A. campestre var. leiocarpum (Opiz) Wallr. (syn. A. campestre subsp. leiocarpum) - hairless fruit
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
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, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
Green, Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Light Yellow, Light Pink, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Gold, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
-
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs watering once a week, Requires watering in the growing season
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, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Sore Eyes
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Grown for shade, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
ACER campestre
Common Name
Citron
Field Maple, Hedge Maple
In German
Zitrone
Feld-Ahorn
In French
Citron
Maple terrain
In Spanish
Cidra
arce de campo
In Greek
Κίτρο
Το πεδίο Maple
In Portuguese
cidra
bordo de campo
In Polish
Cytryna
Klon polny
In Latin
Chron
Field Maple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Hippocastanoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Field Maple
Season and care of Citron and Field Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Field Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Field Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Field Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Field Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Field Maple Physical Information
Citron and Field Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Field Maple height is 910.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Field Maple are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Field Maple flower color: Green and Light Yellow
- Field Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Citron and Field Maple
Care of Citron and Field Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Field Maple pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune in winter, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Field Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.