Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Elaeagnus multiflora
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Hills, Lowland, Thickets
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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 Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
-
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Dry soil, Salt, Shade areas, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, pollinators
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Fixes Nitrogen, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Cough, Diarrhea, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ELAEAGNUS multiflora
Common Name
Grapefruit
Goumi, cherry elaeagnus, cherry silverberry, gumi, natsugumi
In German
Grapefruit
Goumi
In French
pamplemousse
Goumi
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Goumi
In Portuguese
Toranja
Eau
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Rhamnales
Family
Rutaceae
Elaeagnaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Goumi
Season and care of Grapefruit and Goumi is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Goumi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Goumi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Goumi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Goumi is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Goumi Physical Information
Grapefruit and Goumi physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Goumi height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Goumi are as follows:
Care of Grapefruit and Goumi
Care of Grapefruit and Goumi include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Goumi pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Goumi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.