Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruit, Tree
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types
etrog
Prunus serrulata
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Bushlands, gardens, Homesteads, In desert grasslands, Lowland, Shady Edge, Tropical areas
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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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
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 prior to new growth, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Organic Manure
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Mealy bugs, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Semi-Double
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
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
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
PRUNUS 'Hally Jolivette'
Common Name
Citron
Flowering Cherry, Hally Jolivette Flowering Cherry
In German
Zitrone
Blühende Kirsch
In French
Citron
cerisier
In Spanish
Cidra
floración de la cereza
In Greek
Κίτρο
Άνθιση κερασιών
In Portuguese
cidra
cereja de florescência
In Polish
Cytryna
Kwitnienie wiśni
In Latin
Chron
florentem cerasis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Citron and Flowering Cherry
Season and care of Citron and Flowering Cherry is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Flowering Cherry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Flowering Cherry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Flowering Cherry is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Flowering Cherry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Flowering Cherry Physical Information
Citron and Flowering Cherry physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Flowering Cherry height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Flowering Cherry are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Flowering Cherry flower color: White and Pink
- Flowering Cherry leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Flowering Cherry
Care of Citron and Flowering Cherry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Flowering Cherry pruning is done Prune prior to new growth, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Flowering Cherry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.