Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Africa, South America, Southeast Asia
Asia
Types
Oriental Bittersweet, American Bittersweet
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
All sorts of environments
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 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
Light Green, Light Yellow, Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round with toothed margin
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Leaf rust, Thripes
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Sun
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats, Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Chest Pain, Inflammation, Skin rash, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Bouquets
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin cleanser
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Suppresses or replaces native plants
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, antimicrobial, Antispasmodic
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Used as a nemiticide, Used for its medicinal properties
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Celastrus orbiculatus
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Oriental bittersweet, Asian bittersweet
Lemon
In Hindi
Asian bittersweet
नींबू
In German
Rundblättriger Baumwürger
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Asian bittersweet
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Asian bittersweet
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Asian bittersweet
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Asian bittersweet
Limão
In Polish
Dławisz okrągłolistny
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Asian bittersweet
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Subfamily
Celastroideae
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Season and Care of Bittersweet and Lemon
Season and care of Bittersweet and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Bittersweet and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bittersweet season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bittersweet is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bittersweet is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Bittersweet and Lemon Physical Information
Bittersweet and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Bittersweet height is 3,050.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Bittersweet and Lemon are as follows:
Bittersweet flower color: Light Green, Light Yellow and Yellow green
Bittersweet leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Bittersweet and Lemon
Care of Bittersweet and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bittersweet pruning is done Remove dead branches 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 Bittersweet 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.