Citron

Slippery Elm

About Citron and Slippery Elm

Citron

Slippery Elm

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Fruit

Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

520

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Woodland Garden Canopy

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-113-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

10-1

Sunset Zone

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

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

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm8.50 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Tan, Sandy Brown

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Green, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

oblong or obovate

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

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Early Spring, Spring

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

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

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

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Any balanced general purpose fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Blackspot mold

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

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Beetles, Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Miscarriage, Rash

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Beautiful Skin, Heals Damaged Hair, Strong, beautiful hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Demulcent, Diuretic, Expectorant, Nutritive

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Fruits, Inner Bark, Leaves

Other Uses

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

Chewed as a thirst quencher, Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as a thickener in soups, Used to make a twine

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

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

ULMUS rubra

Common Name

Citron

Slippery Elm

In Hindi

नीबू

Slippery Elm

In German

Zitrone

Rotulme

In French

Citron

Slippery Elm

In Spanish

Cidra

olmo resbaladizo

In Greek

Κίτρο

Slippery Elm

In Portuguese

cidra

Slippery Elm

In Polish

Cytryna

Slippery Elm

In Latin

Chron

Lubricus Elm

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Urticales

Family

Rutaceae

Ulmaceae

Genus

Citrus

Ulmus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

720

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Slippery Elm

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Slippery Elm

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

Citron and Slippery Elm Physical Information

Citron and Slippery Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Slippery Elm height is 1,830.00 cm and width 8.50 cm. The color specification of Citron and Slippery Elm are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slippery Elm flower color: Tan and Sandy Brown
Slippery Elm leaf color: Green

Care of Citron and Slippery Elm

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