Citron

Shagbark Hickory

About Citron and Shagbark Hickory

Citron

Shagbark Hickory

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Canada

Types

etrog

Northern shagbark hickory, Southern shagbark hickory

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

8-1

Sunset Zone

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

7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Leaf spot, Powdery mildew, Trunk Rot, Verticillium Wilt

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Mice, Red and Gray Squirrels

Allergy

Mild Allergen

breathing problems, Mouth itching, Sore Throat, Swelling, Throat itching

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Analgesic, Antirheumatic

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Sap, Seeds

Other Uses

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

Used as an excellent fuel, Used in pies, cakes, Used to make yellow dye, used to prepare nut milk

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, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

CARYA ovata

Common Name

Citron

Shagbark Hickory

In Hindi

नीबू

Shagbark Hickory

In German

Zitrone

Shagbark Hickory

In French

Citron

Caryer ovale

In Spanish

Cidra

Shagbark Hickory

In Greek

Κίτρο

Shagbark Hickory

In Portuguese

cidra

Shagbark Hickory

In Polish

Cytryna

ORZESZNIK PIĘCIOLISTKOWY

In Latin

Chron

Carya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Juglandales

Family

Rutaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Citrus

Carya

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

719

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Shagbark Hickory

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Shagbark Hickory

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

Citron and Shagbark Hickory Physical Information

Citron and Shagbark Hickory physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Shagbark Hickory height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Shagbark Hickory are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shagbark Hickory flower color:
Shagbark Hickory leaf color:

Care of Citron and Shagbark Hickory

Care of Citron and Shagbark Hickory include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shagbark Hickory 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 Shagbark Hickory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.