Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
California
Types
etrog
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires large amount of water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Bonsai, 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
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Wood
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Citron
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
नीबू
Giant Sequoia
In German
Zitrone
Giant Sequoia
In French
Citron
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Cidra
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Κίτρο
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
cidra
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Cytryna
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Chron
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Citrus
Sequoiadendron
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
Citreae
Senecioneae
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Sequoioideae
Season and Care of Citron and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Citron and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Citron and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Giant Sequoia flower color:
- Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Citron and Giant Sequoia
Care of Citron and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.