Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
along watercourse, gardens, Humid climates, Prairies, Roadsides
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water more in summer
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Back pain
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CORNUS 'Rutban'
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Aurora Dogwood, Dogwood
Grapefruit
In German
Hartriegel
Grapefruit
In French
Cornouiller
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Madera del perro
Pomelo
In Greek
κρανιά
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
cornizo
Toranja
In Polish
Dereń
grejpfrut
In Latin
dogwood
Not Available
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dogwood and Grapefruit
Season and care of Dogwood and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Dogwood and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dogwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dogwood is Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Dogwood and Grapefruit Physical Information
Dogwood and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Dogwood height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Dogwood and Grapefruit are as follows:
Dogwood flower color: White
Dogwood leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Dogwood and Grapefruit
Care of Dogwood and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dogwood pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Dogwood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.