Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
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Types
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Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
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Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Sassafras
Grapefruit
In Hindi
Sassafras
चकोतरा
In German
Sassafras
Grapefruit
In French
Sassafras
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Pomelo
In Greek
σασάφρα
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Toranja
In Polish
Sassafras
grejpfrut
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Dicotyledonous
Subfamily
Lauroideae
Rosoideae
Season and Care of Sassafras and Grapefruit
Season and care of Sassafras and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sassafras and Grapefruit Physical Information
Sassafras and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Grapefruit are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sassafras and Grapefruit
Care of Sassafras and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras 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 Sassafras 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.