Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Malus domestica 'Liberty'
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Layering
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
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, Partial shade
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
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Ornamental use, Used in parkland
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
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Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Cancer, Fiber, Iron, Manganese, Phosphorus, Potassium, Vitamin A, Vitamin B, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Wood
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Economic Purpose, Used as a general tonic
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
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
MALUS domestica 'Liberty'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Apple, Dessert Apple, Eating Apple, Liberty Apple
In German
Grapefruit
Liberty Apple
In French
pamplemousse
Liberty (pomme)
In Spanish
Pomelo
manzana libertad
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Liberty Apple
In Portuguese
Toranja
maçã liberdade
In Polish
grejpfrut
Liberty Apple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Liberty Apple
Season and care of Grapefruit and Liberty Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Liberty Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Liberty Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Liberty Apple is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Liberty Apple is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Liberty Apple Physical Information
Grapefruit and Liberty Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Liberty Apple height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Liberty Apple are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Liberty Apple flower color: White and Pink
- Liberty Apple leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Liberty Apple
Care of Grapefruit and Liberty Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Liberty Apple 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 Liberty Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.