Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Euonymus americanus, Euonymus atropurpureus
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
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
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Magenta, Orange, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Birds, Deers
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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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
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
EUONYMUS americanus
Common Name
Grapefruit
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
In Hindi
चकोतरा
Strawberry Bush
In German
Grapefruit
Strawberry Bush
In French
pamplemousse
Strawberry Bush
In Spanish
Pomelo
Fresa Bush
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
φράουλα Μπους
In Portuguese
Toranja
Morango de Bush
In Polish
grejpfrut
Strawberry Bush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Celastrales
Family
Rutaceae
Celastraceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Celastroideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush
Season and care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush Physical Information
Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
- Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush
Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Bush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.