Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Canada
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Types
Austrian Pine, Caribbean Pine, Eastern White Pine
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Wet ground, Wet lands
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17
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 Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Dry, Sandy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Rash, Skin rash
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
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Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Used to establish native woodland, Wildlife
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
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Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Tree trunks
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as firewood, Used in construction, Used in Furniture, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
PINUS rigida
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Southern Pine, Black Pine, Torch Pine
Grapefruit
In German
Pitch pine
Grapefruit
In French
pitch pine
pamplemousse
In Greek
πίσσα πεύκο
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
resina de pinheiro
Toranja
In Polish
Pitch sosny
grejpfrut
Phylum
Pinophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Pitch Pine and Grapefruit
Season and care of Pitch Pine and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Pitch Pine and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pitch Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Pitch Pine is Dry, Sandy and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Pitch Pine is Acidic and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Pitch Pine and Grapefruit Physical Information
Pitch Pine and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Pitch Pine height is 3,000.00 cm and width 76.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Pitch Pine and Grapefruit are as follows:
Pitch Pine flower color: Green
Pitch Pine leaf color: Yellow green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pitch Pine and Grapefruit
Care of Pitch Pine and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pitch Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Pitch Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Grapefruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.