Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
Pinus elliottii elliottii, Pinus elliottii densa
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Habitat
Humid climates, Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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
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
Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
occasional watering once established, Reduce water once established
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
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
Annosus Root Rot, Rust, Scale insects
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Leafminers, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Salt, Wet Site
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Small mammals, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Skin irritation
Mild Allergen
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Brightens the skin complexion, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Chronic fatigue, Cold, gonorrhoea, Rheumatism
Antibiotic, Antidote, Pulmonary afflictions, Recovering internal injuries
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Paper pulp, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction, Used in pulpwood and lumber production, Wood is used in construction
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
-
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus elliottii
CITRUS medica
Common Name
slash pine
Citron
In German
Schrägstrich Kiefer
Zitrone
In French
slash pine
Citron
In Spanish
pino slash
Cidra
In Greek
κάθετο πεύκης
Κίτρο
In Portuguese
pinho barra
cidra
In Polish
sosny ukośnik
Cytryna
In Latin
VULNUS pinus
Chron
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Aurantioideae
Season and Care of Slash Pine and Citron
Season and care of Slash Pine and Citron is important to know. While considering everything about Slash Pine and Citron Care, growing season is an essential factor. Slash Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Citron season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Slash Pine is Loam, Sand and for Citron is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Slash Pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Citron is Acidic, Neutral.
Slash Pine and Citron Physical Information
Slash Pine and Citron physical information is very important for comparison. Slash Pine height is 2,290.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Citron height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Slash Pine and Citron are as follows:
Slash Pine flower color: Yellow
Slash Pine leaf color: Green
Citron flower color: White and Purple
- Citron leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Slash Pine and Citron
Care of Slash Pine and Citron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Slash Pine 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 Slash Pine 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.