Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Europe, Northern Africa, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Salix alba, Salix alba 'Vitellina'
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
River side, Riverbanks, sluggish streams and rivers, stream banks, Stream side
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow
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
Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not water frequently, Needs very little 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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Caterpillars, Flea Beetles, Red blotch, Rust, sawflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought, Full Sun, Heat And Humidity, Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
-
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
-
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
-
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Anodyne, anti-inflammatory, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Astringent, Hypnotic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Charcoal, Paper pulp
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
SALIX alba
Common Name
Grapefruit
White Willow
In Hindi
चकोतरा
White Willow
In German
Grapefruit
Oiite Oilloo
In French
pamplemousse
Le saule blanc
In Spanish
Pomelo
Le saule blanco
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Λευκή ιτιά
In Portuguese
Toranja
O salgueiro branco
In Polish
grejpfrut
wierzba biała
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Malpighiales
Family
Rutaceae
Salicaceae
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Grapefruit and White Willow
Season and care of Grapefruit and White Willow is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and White Willow Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and White Willow season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for White Willow is Loam while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for White Willow is Acidic, Neutral.
Grapefruit and White Willow Physical Information
Grapefruit and White Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas White Willow height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and White Willow are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
White Willow flower color: Yellow
- White Willow leaf color: Green
Care of Grapefruit and White Willow
Care of Grapefruit and White Willow include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and White Willow pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer White Willow needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.