Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northern Africa, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Phoenix dactylifera
etrog
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Orange Red
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Silver
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, Potassium
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Anemia, anti-inflammatory, constipation, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, Improve heart health, Indigestion, Nutrients, Weight loss
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
PHOENIX dactylifera
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Date Palm
Citron
In German
Dattelpalme
Zitrone
In French
Palmier dattier
Citron
In Spanish
Palmera datilera
Cidra
In Portuguese
palma de tâmara
cidra
In Polish
Data Palm
Cytryna
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Arecales
Sapindales
Family
Arecaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Coryphoideae
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Date Palm and Citron
Season and care of Date Palm and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Date Palm and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Date Palm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Date Palm is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Date Palm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Date Palm and Citron Physical Information
Date Palm and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Date Palm height is 152.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Date Palm and Citron are as follows:
Date Palm flower color: Ivory
Date Palm leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Date Palm and Citron
Care of Date Palm and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Date Palm pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Date Palm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.