Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Coniferous Tree
Habitat
agricultural areas
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
6-9
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple, Ivory
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Inner Bark, Wood
Other Uses
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Used for making green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Botanical Name
CITRUS
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Citrus
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Citrus
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Citrus
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Citrus
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Cytrus
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
citrus
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Asteroideae
Pinoideae
Season and Care of Citrus and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Citrus and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Citrus and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Shortleaf Pine flower color:
- Shortleaf Pine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Citrus and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Citrus and Shortleaf Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Shortleaf Pine 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 Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.