Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
10-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Not Available
Summer
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
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
Red blotch
Caterpillars
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS
Diospyros virginiana
Common Name
Citrus
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
In German
Zitruspflanzen
amerikanische persimmon
In French
Citrus
Diospyros virginiana
In Spanish
Citrus
Diospyros virginiana
In Greek
Citrus
American λωτός
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Caqui americano
In Polish
Cytrus
Amerykański persimmon
In Latin
citrus
Diospyros virginiana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and American persimmon
Season and care of Citrus and American persimmon is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and American persimmon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American persimmon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for American persimmon is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and American persimmon Physical Information
Citrus and American persimmon physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and American persimmon are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
- American persimmon leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and American persimmon
Care of Citrus and American persimmon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Citrus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.