Citron

Silverthorn

About Citron and Silverthorn

Citron

Silverthorn

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Shrub

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

China, Japan

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

subtropical regions, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-116-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-7

Sunset Zone

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

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm300.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm300.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

White, Silver

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Reddish Plum

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

White, Dark Green, Sienna

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

broad, flat

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Fall, Late Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Pollution, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Cuttings, root cutting, 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

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

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

Coral Spot, Leaf spot, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

✔ ✘

Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Skin irritation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Fixes Nitrogen

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Antiasthamatic, Antitussive, Astringent

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Leaves, Root, Stem

Other Uses

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

Used as Ornamental plant, Used for making hedge

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

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

Elaeagnus pungens

Common Name

Citron

Silverthorn

In Hindi

नीबू

Silverthorn

In German

Zitrone

Silverthorn

In French

Citron

Silverthorn

In Spanish

Cidra

Silverthorn

In Greek

Κίτρο

Silverthorn

In Portuguese

cidra

Silverthorn

In Polish

Cytryna

Silverthorn

In Latin

Chron

Silverthorn

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Rhamnales

Family

Rutaceae

Elaeagnaceae

Genus

Citrus

Elaeagnus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

770

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Silverthorn

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Silverthorn

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

Citron and Silverthorn Physical Information

Citron and Silverthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Silverthorn height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Silverthorn are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Silverthorn flower color: White and Silver
Silverthorn leaf color: White, Dark Green and Sienna

Care of Citron and Silverthorn

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