Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, Western United States, Northwestern United States, Alaska, Canada
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Forest margins, Thickets
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-7
9-11
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
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
Red
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Transplanting
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial leaf spot, Cane Spot, fungus, Powdery mildew, Viruses
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, soil erosion prevension on hill slopes, soil stabilisation
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cold, Fever
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, 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
Screening / Wind Break
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
Sambucus racemosa
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Red Elderberry, Red-berried Elderberry
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Red Elderberry
चकोतरा
In German
Rote Holunder
Grapefruit
In French
Red sureau
pamplemousse
In Spanish
La baya del saúco roja
Pomelo
In Greek
κόκκινο Elderberry
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Red Elderberry
Toranja
In Polish
Red Elderberry
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Season and Care of Red Elderberry and Grapefruit
Season and care of Red Elderberry and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Red Elderberry and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Red Elderberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Red Elderberry is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Red Elderberry is Neutral and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Red Elderberry and Grapefruit Physical Information
Red Elderberry and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Red Elderberry height is 370.00 cm and width 430.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Red Elderberry and Grapefruit are as follows:
Red Elderberry flower color: Ivory
Red Elderberry leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Red Elderberry and Grapefruit
Care of Red Elderberry and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Red Elderberry pruning is done Remove dead leaves and Grapefruit pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Red Elderberry 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.