Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Not Available
etrog
Habitat
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Sienna
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Tan
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
AESCULUS glabra
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Ohio Buckeye
Citron
In Hindi
ओहियो बकेये
नीबू
In German
Ohio buckeye
Zitrone
In French
marronnier de l'Ohio
Citron
In Spanish
Ohio castaño de indias
Cidra
In Greek
Οχάιο Buckeye
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
Ohio Buckeye
cidra
In Polish
Ohio kasztan
Cytryna
In Latin
Ohio buckeye
Chron
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Hippocastanaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Hippocastanoideae
Aurantioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ohio Buckeye and Citron
Season and care of Ohio Buckeye and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Ohio Buckeye and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Ohio Buckeye and Citron Physical Information
Ohio Buckeye and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ohio Buckeye and Citron are as follows:
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Citron
Care of Ohio Buckeye and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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.