Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Center Glow ninebark,
Coppertina ninebark, Little Devil ninebark
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Cliffs, hedge rows, rocky banks of streams, sandy seeps, Wooded hillsides
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Palmate
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Layering, Stem Planting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Adequately
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Powdery mildew, Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Emetic, Laxative, Woman infertility
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Making Perfumes, Medicinal oil, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PHYSOCARPUS
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Ninebark
Grapefruit
In German
Ninebark
Grapefruit
In French
Physocarpe
pamplemousse
In Spanish
ninebark
Pomelo
In Greek
ninebark
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
ninebark
Toranja
In Polish
Ninebark
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Ninebark and Grapefruit
Season and care of Ninebark and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Ninebark and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ninebark season is and Grapefruit season is . The type of soil for Ninebark is and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ninebark is and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ninebark and Grapefruit Physical Information
Ninebark and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Ninebark height is 150.00 cm and width - whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Ninebark and Grapefruit are as follows:
Care of Ninebark and Grapefruit
Care of Ninebark and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ninebark pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ninebark needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Adequately. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.