Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
White mulberry, Chinese mulberry, Red mulberry
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
White, Gray Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water Deeply
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Promotes Healthy Hair
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Anthelmintic, Astringent, Homeopathy, Hypoglycaemic, Laxative, Odontalgic, Purgative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Stem, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Fibre, Used as a dye, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
MORUS nigra
Common Name
Grapefruit
Black Mulberry
In Hindi
चकोतरा
काले शहतूत के पेड़
In German
Grapefruit
Schwarze Maulbeerbaum
In French
pamplemousse
Noir Mulberry Tree
In Spanish
Pomelo
Negro árbol de mora
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Μαύρο Mulberry Tree
In Portuguese
Toranja
Árvore de Mulberry Preto
In Polish
grejpfrut
Czarny Mulberry Tree
In Latin
Not Available
Niger arbori moro:
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Urticales
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Moreae
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Black Mulberry
Season and care of Grapefruit and Black Mulberry is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Black Mulberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Black Mulberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Black Mulberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Black Mulberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Black Mulberry Physical Information
Grapefruit and Black Mulberry physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Black Mulberry height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Grapefruit and Black Mulberry are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Black Mulberry flower color: White and Gray Green
- Black Mulberry leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Black Mulberry
Care of Grapefruit and Black Mulberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Black Mulberry pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Black Mulberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.