Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Orange
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Anaphylaxis, Inflammation
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Diarrhea
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as a cereal in making bread, porridge, Used As Food, Used for flavoring in Liquors, dairy products, gelatins,puddings, meats, candies, etc.
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus limetta
Common Name
American persimmon common persimmon, sugar-plum,eastern persimmon
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
अमेरिकी ख़ुरमा
मौसम्बी
In German
amerikanische persimmon
süße Limone
In French
Diospyros virginiana
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Diospyros virginiana
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
American λωτός
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Caqui americano
doce de limão
In Polish
Amerykański persimmon
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Diospyros virginiana
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Ebenaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of American persimmon and Sweet Lime
Season and care of American persimmon and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about American persimmon and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. American persimmon season is Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for American persimmon is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for American persimmon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
American persimmon and Sweet Lime Physical Information
American persimmon and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. American persimmon height is 760.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of American persimmon and Sweet Lime are as follows:
American persimmon flower color: Light Yellow
American persimmon leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of American persimmon and Sweet Lime
Care of American persimmon and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. American persimmon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer American persimmon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.