Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Eastern Asia
  
Types
etrog
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
  
Forest margins, gardens, Suburban areas, Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
  
6-8
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
  
8-2
  
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Purple
  
Red
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Yellow
  
Red, Green, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
  
Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Red, Burgundy, Dark Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
  
Maple shaped
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
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
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Not Available
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
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
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Fine
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
Mild Allergen
  
Asthma
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
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
  
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
  
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
  
ACER palmatum 'Fireglow'
  
Common Name
Citron
  
Fireglow Japanese Maple, Japanese Maple
  
In Hindi
नीबू
  
Fireglow मेपल
  
In German
Zitrone
  
Fireglow Maple
  
In French
Citron
  
fireglow Maple
  
In Spanish
Cidra
  
Fireglow arce
  
In Greek
Κίτρο
  
Fireglow Maple
  
In Portuguese
cidra
  
Fireglow bordo
  
In Polish
Cytryna
  
fireglow Klon
  
In Latin
Chron
  
Viridis Maple
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Angiosperms
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Eudicotyledones
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Aceraceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Acer
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
  
Amaryllidoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Citron and Fireglow Maple
Season and care of Citron and Fireglow Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Fireglow Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fireglow Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fireglow Maple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Fireglow Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Fireglow Maple Physical Information
Citron and Fireglow Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Fireglow Maple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Fireglow Maple are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Fireglow Maple flower color: Red
- Fireglow Maple leaf color: Burgundy and Dark Red
Care of Citron and Fireglow Maple
Care of Citron and Fireglow Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fireglow 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 Fireglow Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.