Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern United States
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Jamaican sweet orange,Citrus maxima
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Fields, gardens, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Light Yellow, Pink
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong to ablanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Light Frost, Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting
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
Clay, Loam
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
Prune ocassionally, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrate based fertilizers
10-15-10 amounts, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Beetles
Bud blast, Citrus canker, Red blotch, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Constipation, Swelling in the face, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Hair Conditioner, Skin Problems
Acne, Improve skin tone, Not Available, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Prevent Soil Erosion, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Cardiac, Diuretic, Refrigerant, Tonic
Acne, Aging, Antibacterial, constipation, Glucose, Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
It is a remedy for treating fevers, Used in making tea, Used in treatment of mouth ulcers
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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
OXYDENDRUM arboreum
CITRUS x paradisi
Common Name
Sourwood
Grapefruit
In German
Sourwood
Grapefruit
In French
Sourwood
pamplemousse
In Spanish
Sourwood
Pomelo
In Greek
Sourwood
γκρέιπ φρουτ
In Portuguese
Sourwood
Toranja
In Polish
Sourwood
grejpfrut
In Latin
Sourwood
Not Available
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ericaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Dicotyledonous
Tribe
Oxydendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Vaccinioideae
Rosoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sourwood and Grapefruit
Season and care of Sourwood and Grapefruit is important to know. While considering everything about Sourwood and Grapefruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sourwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Grapefruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sourwood is Clay, Loam and for Grapefruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sourwood is Acidic and for Grapefruit is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sourwood and Grapefruit Physical Information
Sourwood and Grapefruit physical information is very important for comparison. Sourwood height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Grapefruit height is 610.00 cm and width 370.00 cm. The color specification of Sourwood and Grapefruit are as follows:
Sourwood flower color: White
Sourwood leaf color: Green
Grapefruit flower color: White
- Grapefruit leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sourwood and Grapefruit
Care of Sourwood and Grapefruit include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sourwood 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 Sourwood 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.