Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Awl-Shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires large amount of water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
prune to control shape
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Grey mold, Root rot
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Giant Sequoia
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Giant Sequoia
चकोतरा
In German
Giant Sequoia
Grapefruit
In French
Séquoia géant
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Secoya gigante
Pomelo
In Greek
Giant Sequoia
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Sequoia gigante
Toranja
In Polish
Giant Sequoia
grejpfrut
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Cupressaceae
Rutaceae
Genus
Sequoiadendron
Citrus
Subfamily
Sequoioideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit
Season and care of Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit Physical Information
Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit are as follows:
Giant Sequoia flower color:
Giant Sequoia leaf color: Gray Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit
Care of Giant Sequoia and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Giant Sequoia 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.