Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe
Types
etrog
Bigleaf Maple, Black Maple, Silver Maple
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Forest edges, Open areas, Roadsides, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-7
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 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
Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Lemon yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over 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, 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, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Decline, Girdling Roots, Red blotch, Verticillium Wilt, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Whole plant, Wood
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
ACER platanoides
Common Name
Citron
Norway Maple
In Hindi
नीबू
नॉर्वे मेपल
In German
Zitrone
Spitzahorn
In French
Citron
Norvège Maple
In Spanish
Cidra
Noruega arce
In Greek
Κίτρο
Νεροπλάτανος
In Portuguese
cidra
Noruega bordo
In Polish
Cytryna
klon zwyczajny
In Latin
Chron
Acer platanoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
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Season and Care of Citron and Norway Maple
Season and care of Citron and Norway Maple is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Norway Maple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norway Maple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Norway Maple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Norway Maple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Norway Maple Physical Information
Citron and Norway Maple physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Norway Maple height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Norway Maple are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Norway Maple flower color: Lemon yellow, Yellow green and Chartreuse
- Norway Maple leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Citron and Norway Maple
Care of Citron and Norway Maple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Norway Maple pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norway Maple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.