Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-9
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
White
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
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Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Treatment of Dark Spots
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
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 for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
In Hindi
चकोतरा
हिम चम्पा
In German
Grapefruit
Magnolienbaum
In French
pamplemousse
magnolia
In Spanish
Pomelo
árbol de magnolia
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Magnolia δέντρο
In Portuguese
Toranja
magnólia
In Polish
grejpfrut
magnolia drzewa
In Latin
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Magnolia lignum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Magnoliales
Family
Rutaceae
Magnoliaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree
Season and care of Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Magnolia Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree Physical Information
Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree
Care of Grapefruit and Magnolia Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.