Citron

Tulip Tree

About Citron and Tulip Tree

Citron

Tulip Tree

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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

Types

etrog

Ardis, Arnold, Aureomarginatum

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

Bluffs, low mountains, Moist Soils, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-115-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-2

Sunset Zone

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

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm1,830.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm1,070.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple

Orange, Light Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow

Lime Green, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Yellow, Light Yellow, Yellow green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate elongated

Irregular

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

Ample Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying, Mulch

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

fusarium canker, nectria canker, yellow-poplar weevil

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

✔ ✘

Foliage Texture

Medium

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds, Butterflies

Birds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Arthritis, Digestion problems, Fever, Inflammation, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

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

Food for animals, Grown for shade, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in Furniture

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, Shade Trees, Street Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS medica

LIRIODENDRON tulipifera

Common Name

Citron

Tulip Poplar, Yellow Poplar

In Hindi

नीबू

ट्यूलिप पेड़

In German

Zitrone

Tulpenbaum

In French

Citron

tulipier

In Spanish

Cidra

árbol de tulipán

In Greek

Κίτρο

δέντρο τουλίπα

In Portuguese

cidra

árvore de tulipa

In Polish

Cytryna

tulipanowiec

In Latin

Chron

Tulipa arbore

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Magnoliales

Family

Rutaceae

Magnoliaceae

Genus

Citrus

Liriodendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Magnoliids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

1 27800

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Properties of Citron and Tulip Tree

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

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Season and Care of Citron and Tulip Tree

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

Citron and Tulip Tree Physical Information

Citron and Tulip Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Tulip Tree height is 1,830.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Tulip Tree are as follows:

Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Tulip Tree flower color: Orange and Light Yellow
Tulip Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Citron and Tulip Tree

Care of Citron and Tulip Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tulip Tree pruning is done Prune ocassionally and Remove dead branches. In summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tulip Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.