Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, Northwestern United States, Southwestern United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Prunus americana
Habitat
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
fencerows, Thickets, Upland savannas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 10
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Light Frost, Sun
Cold climate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week
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, 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
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in the late winter or spring, 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
bees, Borers, 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
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Bees, Birds, Deers
Allergy
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
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
Antioxidants, High cholestrol, Iron, Nutrients
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
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Wildflower
Botanical Name
CITRUS x paradisi
PRUNUS americana
Common Name
Grapefruit
Wild Plum
In Hindi
चकोतरा
जंगली बेर
In German
Grapefruit
wild Plum
In French
pamplemousse
wild Plum
In Spanish
Pomelo
ciruelo silvestre
In Greek
γκρέιπ φρουτ
Κορόμηλο
In Portuguese
Toranja
Wild Plum
In Polish
grejpfrut
dzikiej śliwy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Dicotyledonous
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
Rosoideae
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Grapefruit and Wild Plum
Season and care of Grapefruit and Wild Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Grapefruit and Wild Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wild Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Wild Plum is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Wild Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Grapefruit and Wild Plum Physical Information
Grapefruit and Wild Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Wild Plum height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Grapefruit and Wild Plum are as follows:
Grapefruit flower color: White
Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Wild Plum flower color: White
- Wild Plum leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Grapefruit and Wild Plum
Care of Grapefruit and Wild Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Wild Plum pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, 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 Wild Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.