Life Span
Annual
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Fruit
  
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
  
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
  
Types
Goldrush apple tree, Gala apple tree, Fuji apple tree
  
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
  
Habitat
Fertile bottom land
  
Warm soil, Warmer regions
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
8-2
  
12-9
  
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 10, 11
  
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval or Rounded
  
Oval or Rounded
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White, Pink
  
White, Purple
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Dark Red
  
Yellow, Green
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
  
Green, Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Light Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Oval
  
Lance shaped
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Medium
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
Yes
  
Tolerances
Drought
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Grafting, Layering
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
  
Do Not over Water
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
  
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
  
Mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Single
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
Yes
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
Yes
  
Showy Foliage
No
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Wildlife
  
Birds, Butterflies
  
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Urticaria, Vomiting
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
  
Not Available
  
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
High cholestrol, Indigestion, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
  
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits
  
Other Uses
Added to salads, Food for animals
  
Cleanser, Repellent
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
  
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Arkansas Black'
  
CITRUS latifolia
  
Common Name
Apple, Arkansas Black Apple, Cooking Apple, Eating Apple
  
Persian Lime
  
In Hindi
Arkansas Black Apple
Tree
  
Persian lime
  
In German
Arkansas Schwarz Apple
Baum
  
Gewöhnliche Limette
  
In French
Arkansas noir d'Apple
Arbre
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Spanish
Arkansas Negro de Apple
Árbol
  
Citrus latifolia
  
In Greek
Αρκάνσας Μαύρο της Apple
Δέντρο
  
Persian lime
  
In Portuguese
Arkansas Preto da Apple
Árvore
  
Citrus × latifolia
  
In Polish
Arkansas Czarny jabłko
Drzewo
  
Persian lime
  
In Latin
Texas Niger Apple
Arbor
  
Persian lime
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Not Available
  
Vascular plant
  
Class
Not Available
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Rosales
  
Sapindales
  
Family
Rosaceae
  
Rutaceae
  
Genus
Malus
  
Citrus
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime
Season and care of Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Arkansas Black Apple season is Spring and Fall and Persian Lime season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Loam and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Arkansas Black Apple is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime Physical Information
Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Arkansas Black Apple height is 180.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime are as follows:
Arkansas Black Apple flower color: White and Pink
Arkansas Black Apple leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime
Care of Arkansas Black Apple and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Arkansas Black Apple pruning is done Remove crossing or rubbing branches, Remove damaged fruit, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Arkansas Black Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.