Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent, Tree
Fruit
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
etrog
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas, Rocky areas, Sandy areas
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
Sunset Zone
9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive, Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do not water frequently
Needs less 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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Brown Spots, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance, Rocky Soil, Sun
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Decorating walls
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Not Available
Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
YUCCA brevifolia
CITRUS medica
Common Name
yucca palm
tree yucca
palm tree yucca
Citron
In Hindi
Joshua Tree
नीबू
In German
Joshua Tree
Zitrone
In French
Joshua Tree
Citron
In Spanish
Árbol de Joshua
Cidra
In Greek
Joshua Tree
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Joshua Tree
cidra
In Polish
Joshua Tree
Cytryna
In Latin
Joshua ligno
Chron
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Sapindales
Family
Agavaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Joshua Tree and Citron
Season and care of Joshua Tree and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Joshua Tree and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Joshua Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Joshua Tree is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Joshua Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Joshua Tree and Citron Physical Information
Joshua Tree and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Joshua Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Joshua Tree and Citron are as follows:
Joshua Tree flower color: White and Ivory
Joshua Tree leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Joshua Tree and Citron
Care of Joshua Tree and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Joshua Tree pruning is done 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 Joshua Tree 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.