Hornbeam

Citron

About Hornbeam and Citron

Hornbeam

Citron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Fruit

Origin

Europe, Turkey

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia

Types

etrog

Number of Varieties

305

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Habitat

hedge rows, Woodlands

Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

2-99-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

610.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Green, Orange Red

White, Purple

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Light Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Lemon yellow, Yellow green, Orange Red

Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Ovate elongated

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Spring

Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Seedlings

Seedlings, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Water soluble fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids, Caterpillars, Powdery mildew

Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Pollution, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen, Rhinitis

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Stops hair loss

Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification, Shelter for wildlife

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Cold, Cough, Diarrhea, Hair Loss, Headache, hemorrhoids, Rheumatism, Sore throat

Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Cosmetics, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Carpinus betulus

CITRUS medica

Common Name

Common Hornbeam, European Hornbeam

Citron

In Hindi

हानबीन

नीबू

In German

Hainbuche

Zitrone

In French

charme

Citron

In Spanish

carpe

Cidra

In Greek

γαύρος

Κίτρο

In Portuguese

choupo-branco

cidra

In Polish

grab

Cytryna

In Latin

Item carpinus

Chron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Fagales

Sapindales

Family

Betulaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Carpinus

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Citreae

Subfamily

Coryloideae

Aurantioideae

Number of Species

387

1 27800

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Properties of Hornbeam and Citron

Wondering what are the properties of Hornbeam and Citron? We provide you with everything About Hornbeam and Citron. Hornbeam doesn't have thorns and Citron doesn't have thorns. Also Hornbeam does not have fragrant flowers. Hornbeam has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis and Citron has allergic reactions like Asthma, conjunctivitis, Pollen and Rhinitis. 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 Hornbeam and Citron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Hornbeam and Citron

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

Hornbeam and Citron Physical Information

Hornbeam and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Hornbeam height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Hornbeam and Citron are as follows:

Hornbeam flower color: Yellow, Green and Orange Red
Hornbeam leaf color: Light Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Hornbeam and Citron

Care of Hornbeam and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hornbeam pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Citron pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Hornbeam needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Citron needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.