Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Mediterranean
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
limestone outcrops, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Orbiculate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
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, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
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
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Hay fever, Oral Allergy, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Traditional medicine, 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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
ARBUTUS 'Marina'
Common Name
Grapefruit
Marina Strawberry Tree, Strawberry Tree
In Hindi
चकोतरा
झरबेरी पेड़
In German
Grapefruit
Erdbeerbaum
In French
pamplemousse
arbousier
In Spanish
Pomelo
Árbol de fresa
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
φράουλα δέντρο
In Portuguese
Toranja
medronheiro
In Polish
grejpfrut
Strawberry Tree
In Latin
Not Available
arbutus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Rutaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree
Season and care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawberry Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree Physical Information
Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Strawberry Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Strawberry Tree flower color: White and Light Pink
- Strawberry Tree leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree
Care of Grapefruit and Strawberry Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Strawberry Tree pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, 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 Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.