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About Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven


About Tree-of-Heaven and Grapefruit


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Fruit   
Tree   

Origin
Hybrid origin   
China   

Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima   
Not Available   

Number of Varieties
10   
99+
Not Available   

Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils   
Fields, Forest edges, Grassland, Roadsides   

USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11   
4-8   

AHS Heat Zone
12-10   
8-1   

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval or Rounded   
Arching/Fountain-shaped   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
610.00 cm   
99+
1,220.00 cm   
33

Minimum Width
370.00 cm   
99+
1,070.00 cm   
19

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
White   
Yellow green, Light Green   

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink   
Pink, Light Green, Sienna   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Dark Green   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Not Available   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Elliptic   
Heart-shaped   

Thorns
Yes   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Spring, Summer   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Fast   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand   
Clay, Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter   
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun   
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Grafting   
Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
High   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   

In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Spring
Moderate   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

In Winter
Average Water   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

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 in late summer or fall, 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, Spotted Lanterfly   

Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas   
Drought, Variety of soil types   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Single   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Edible Fruit
Yes   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Fruit
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Leaf
Yes   
Yes   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
Yes   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Coarse   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
No   
No   

Invasive
No   
Yes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds   
Birds   

Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing   
allergic reaction, Skin irritation   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden   
Beautification, Showy Purposes   

Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes   
No Beauty Benefits   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Yes   

Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation   
Air purification   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients   
Anthelmintic, Antispasmodic, Asthma, Astringent   

Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves   
Bark, Root   

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 for woodware   

Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier   
Shade Trees, Street Trees   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi   
AILANTHUS altissima   

Common Name
Grapefruit   
Tree-of-Heaven   

In Hindi
चकोतरा   
कल्पवृक्ष   

In German
Grapefruit   
Baum des Himmels   

In French
pamplemousse   
Arbre de paradis   

In Spanish
Pomelo   
Arbol del Cielo   

In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ   
Δέντρο του Ουρανού   

In Portuguese
Toranja   
Árvore do céu   

In Polish
grejpfrut   
Drzewo Nieba   

In Latin
Not Available   
Lignum de caelo   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   

Order
Sapindales   
Sapindales   

Family
Rutaceae   
Simaroubaceae   

Genus
Citrus   
Ailanthus   

Clade
Dicotyledonous   
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   

Tribe
Not Available   
Not Available   

Subfamily
Rosoideae   
Not Available   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven

Wondering what are the properties of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven? We provide you with everything About Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven. Grapefruit has thorns and Tree-of-Heaven doesn't have thorns. Also Grapefruit does not have fragrant flowers. Grapefruit has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing and Tree-of-Heaven has allergic reactions like Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven

Season and care of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tree-of-Heaven season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tree-of-Heaven is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tree-of-Heaven is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven Physical Information

Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tree-of-Heaven height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven are as follows:

Care of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven

Care of Grapefruit and Tree-of-Heaven include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tree-of-Heaven pruning is done Prune in late summer or fall, 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 Tree-of-Heaven needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water.

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