Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southeastern United States
Types
oranges, grapefruit, lemons
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
Habitat
agricultural areas
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
8-11
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
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Toothed
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Tolerances
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Small mammals, Squirrels
Allergy
Itchiness, Oral Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Makes teeth white, Skin cleanser
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Kidney Stones, Stomach Cancer
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits
Other Uses
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Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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 elliottii
Common Name
Citrus
slash pine
In Hindi
निम्बू-वंश
स्लेश पाइन
In German
Zitruspflanzen
Schrägstrich Kiefer
In French
Citrus
slash pine
In Spanish
Citrus
pino slash
In Greek
Citrus
κάθετο πεύκης
In Portuguese
Citrus é um género
pinho barra
In Polish
Cytrus
sosny ukośnik
In Latin
citrus
VULNUS pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Citrus and Slash Pine
Season and care of Citrus and Slash Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Citrus and Slash Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Citrus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Citrus is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Citrus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Citrus and Slash Pine Physical Information
Citrus and Slash Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Citrus height is 60.00 cm and width 244.00 cm whereas Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Citrus and Slash Pine are as follows:
Citrus flower color: White, Purple and Ivory
Citrus leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
- Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Care of Citrus and Slash Pine
Care of Citrus and Slash Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Citrus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Slash 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 Slash Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.