Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
-
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Habitat
disturbed sites, Forest edges, old gardens, Riverbanks, Roadsides
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Spade shaped
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Skin rash
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sore throat, Ulcers, Wounds
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS 'Amity'
CITRUS medica
Common Name
Amity Raspberry, Raspberry
Citron
In German
Himbeere
Zitrone
In French
Framboise
Citron
In Spanish
Frambuesa
Cidra
In Portuguese
Framboesa
cidra
In Latin
RUBUS IDAEUS
Chron
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Eudicotyledones
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Raspberry and Citron
Season and care of Raspberry and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Raspberry and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Raspberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Citron season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Raspberry is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Raspberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Raspberry and Citron Physical Information
Raspberry and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Raspberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Raspberry and Citron are as follows:
Raspberry flower color: White
Raspberry leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Raspberry and Citron
Care of Raspberry and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Raspberry 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 Raspberry 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.