Citron

Paperbark Tree

About Citron and Paperbark Tree

Citron

Paperbark Tree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Southeastern Asia, Australia

Types

etrog

Melaleuca quinquenervia

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Warm and moist climatic conditions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-119-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-7

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm610.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm610.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Light Yellow, Light Pink, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Dark Green, Plum

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

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

Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Get enough water whenever the soil is dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds, Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Antibiotic, Cough, Headache, hemorrhoids, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatism

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Flowers, Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as essential oil

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

MELALEUCA quinquenervia

Common Name

Citron

Cajeput Tree, Paperbark Tree, Punk Tree

In Hindi

नीबू

Paperbark tree

In German

Zitrone

Paperbark tree

In French

Citron

Paperbark tree

In Spanish

Cidra

Paperbark tree

In Greek

Κίτρο

Paperbark tree

In Portuguese

cidra

Paperbark tree

In Polish

Cytryna

Paperbark tree

In Latin

Chron

Paperbark tree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Myrtales

Family

Rutaceae

Myrtaceae

Genus

Citrus

Melaleuca

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

713

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Paperbark Tree

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Paperbark Tree? We provide you with everything About Citron and Paperbark Tree. Citron has thorns and Paperbark Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Paperbark Tree has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Citron and Paperbark Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Paperbark Tree

Season and care of Citron and Paperbark Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Paperbark Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Paperbark Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Paperbark Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Paperbark Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Citron and Paperbark Tree Physical Information

Citron and Paperbark Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Paperbark Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Paperbark Tree are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Paperbark Tree flower color: Light Yellow, Light Pink and Ivory
Paperbark Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Citron and Paperbark Tree

Care of Citron and Paperbark Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Paperbark Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Paperbark Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.