Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Eastern Asia
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Black Spruce, Norway Spruce, Colorodo Spruce
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
By seashore, Humid climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
6-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Acicular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Spores
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less 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
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Birds, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Light Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Constipation, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Sore eyes
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
For treating wrinkles, Making cosmetics, Speed hair growth
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Agroforestry, Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
anti-inflammatory, Back pain, Emollient, Immunity, Obesity
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaf Stalks, Root
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Constructing Boats, Making piano frames, Used as fuel, Used in Furniture, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry, Used in pencil industry
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, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ACER palmatum 'Osakazuki'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Japanese Maple, Osakasuki Japanese Maple
In German
Grapefruit
Fichten
In French
pamplemousse
Picea
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Spruce
In Portuguese
Toranja
Picea
In Polish
grejpfrut
Świerk
In Latin
Not Available
Picea
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Pinophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Aceraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Piceoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce
Season and care of Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sitka Spruce season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sitka Spruce is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sitka Spruce is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce Physical Information
Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Sitka Spruce height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Sitka Spruce flower color: Red
- Sitka Spruce leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce
Care of Grapefruit and Sitka Spruce include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sitka Spruce pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sitka Spruce needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.