Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Eastern Asia, China
Types
etrog
Chinese windmill palm, windmill palm ,Chusan palm
Habitat
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Lawn
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Purple
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate elongated
Umbrella Like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
reseeds, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Regular watering during dry periods
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
-
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Astringent, Haemostatic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Fine spines and trichomes are used as fiber for weaving, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS medica
TRACHYCARPUS fortunei
Common Name
Citron
Chinese Windmill Palm, Windmill Palm
In Hindi
नीबू
Windmill Palm
In German
Zitrone
Trachycarpus fortunei
In French
Citron
Chinesische Hanfpalme
In Spanish
Cidra
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Greek
Κίτρο
Windmill Palm
In Portuguese
cidra
Windmill Palm
In Polish
Cytryna
Trachycarpus fortunei
In Latin
Chron
Windmill Palm
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Arecales
Family
Rutaceae
Arecaceae
Genus
Citrus
Trachycarpus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Coryphoideae
Season and Care of Citron and Windmill Palm
Season and care of Citron and Windmill Palm is important to know. While considering everything about Citron and Windmill Palm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Windmill Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Windmill Palm is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citron is Acidic, Neutral and for Windmill Palm is Acidic, Neutral.
Citron and Windmill Palm Physical Information
Citron and Windmill Palm physical information is very important for comparison. Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Windmill Palm height is 610.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Citron and Windmill Palm are as follows:
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Windmill Palm flower color: Yellow
- Windmill Palm leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citron and Windmill Palm
Care of Citron and Windmill Palm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Windmill Palm 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 Windmill Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.