Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Dry Forest, Lowland
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Slow
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Low
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, 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, 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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Showy Bark
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Blood purifying
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
GUAIACUM sanctum
Common Name
Grapefruit
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
In German
Grapefruit
Holywood
In French
pamplemousse
Holywood
In Spanish
Pomelo
Holywood
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Holywood
In Portuguese
Toranja
Holywood
In Polish
grejpfrut
Holywood
In Latin
Not Available
Holywood
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Rutaceae
Zygophyllaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Zygophylloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Holywood
Season and care of Grapefruit and Holywood is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Holywood Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Holywood is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Holywood Physical Information
Grapefruit and Holywood physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Holywood are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
- Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Care of Grapefruit and Holywood
Care of Grapefruit and Holywood include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Holywood pruning is done 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 Holywood needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.