Citron

Peppertree

About Citron and Peppertree

Citron

Peppertree

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Biennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

South America

Types

etrog

Peruvian peppertree, peppercorn tree, Peruvian mastic

Number of Varieties

5100

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Dappled Shade, open Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-118-11

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

12-8

Sunset Zone

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Weeping

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,219.20 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm1,219.20 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Pink, Rose

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Arrowhead

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

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep ground moist, Water Deeply

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

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Pollution

Facts

Flowers

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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

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Irritate the mucus membrane

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Antiemetic, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Digestive, Miscellany, Purgative

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Condiment, Gum

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

Edible, Feature Plant, Rock Garden / Wall, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

SCHINUS molle

Common Name

Citron

Peppertree

In Hindi

नीबू

Peppertree

In German

Zitrone

Peppertree

In French

Citron

Peppertree

In Spanish

Cidra

peppertree

In Greek

Κίτρο

Peppertree

In Portuguese

cidra

Peppertree

In Polish

Cytryna

Peppertree

In Latin

Chron

Peppertree

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Vascular plant

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Family

Rutaceae

Anacardiaceae

Genus

Citrus

Schinus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Anacardioideae

Number of Species

7600

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Peppertree

Wondering what are the properties of Citron and Peppertree? We provide you with everything About Citron and Peppertree. Citron has thorns and Peppertree doesn't have thorns. Also Citron does not have fragrant flowers. Citron has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Peppertree 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 Peppertree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Citron and Peppertree

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

Citron and Peppertree Physical Information

Citron and Peppertree physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Peppertree height is 1,219.20 cm and width 1,219.20 cm. The color specification of Citron and Peppertree are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Peppertree flower color: Light Yellow
Peppertree leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Peppertree

Care of Citron and Peppertree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Peppertree pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Peppertree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.