Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
North America, United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, California, Canada
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Not available
Habitat
agricultural areas
Lowland evergreen rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-7
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
7-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
Yellow, Red, Coral
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Brown
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
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Early Spring
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Not Available
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Maritime exposure, Salt water
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Insects, Not Available
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, scurvy, Stomach Cancer
Anodyne, Appetizer, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Inner Bark, Sap
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a dye, used for making charcoal, Used for making informal hedge
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS
ALNUS rubra
Common Name
Citrus
Oregon Alder, Red Alder
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
red alder
In German
Zitruspflanzen
rot-Erle
In French
Citrus
aulne rouge
In Spanish
Citrus
aliso rojo
In Greek
Citrus
κόκκινη σκλήθρα
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
amieiro vermelho
In Polish
Cytrus
czerwony olcha
In Latin
citrus
red alnus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Citrus and Red Alder
Season and care of Citrus and Red Alder is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Red Alder Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Alder season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Red Alder is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Red Alder is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Citrus and Red Alder Physical Information
Citrus and Red Alder physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is Not Available and width 244.00 cm whereas Red Alder height is 1,370.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Red Alder are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Red Alder flower color: Yellow, Red and Coral
- Red Alder leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Red Alder
Care of Citrus and Red Alder include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Red Alder 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 Red Alder needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.