Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central Asia, Eastern Asia
Asia
Types
Mardi Gras
Kaliedoscope
Edward Goucher
Prostrata
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Woods
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
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 Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Hedges
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ABELIA mosanensis
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Glossy abelia
Lemon
In German
Abelia
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Abelia
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Abelia
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Αμπέλια
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Abelia
Limão
In Polish
Abelia
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Dipsacales
Sapindales
Family
Caprifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Subfamily
Caprifolioideae
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Season and Care of Abelia and Lemon
Season and care of Abelia and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Abelia and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Abelia season is and Lemon season is . The type of soil for Abelia is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Abelia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Abelia and Lemon Physical Information
Abelia and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Abelia height is 25.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Abelia and Lemon are as follows:
Care of Abelia and Lemon
Care of Abelia and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Abelia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Abelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.