Life Span
Perennial
Annual, biennial or perennial
Type
Fruit
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
etrog
Lavatera Trimestris, Lavatera Thuringiaca, Lavatera Arborea
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Cliffs, Maritime Rocks
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Pink, Violet, Plum
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Orbicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water deeply about once a week
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinching, Shearing, Thinning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Water soluble fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Mild Allergen
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Poultice
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used in chopped mixed salad
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
LAVATERA arborea
Common Name
Citron
Tree Mallow
In Hindi
नीबू
Tree Mallow
In German
Zitrone
Baum Mallow
In French
Citron
Arbre Mallow
In Spanish
Cidra
árbol de la malva
In Greek
Κίτρο
δέντρο Μολόχα
In Portuguese
cidra
Mallow
In Polish
Cytryna
drzewo Mallow
In Latin
Chron
ligno malvae
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malvales
Family
Rutaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Tree Mallow
Season and care of Citron and Tree Mallow is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Tree Mallow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree Mallow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree Mallow is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Tree Mallow is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citron and Tree Mallow Physical Information
Citron and Tree Mallow physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tree Mallow height is 210.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Tree Mallow are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tree Mallow flower color: Pink, Violet and Plum
- Tree Mallow leaf color: Green
Care of Citron and Tree Mallow
Care of Citron and Tree Mallow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree Mallow pruning is done Pinching, Shearing and Thinning. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tree Mallow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.