Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
India, China
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Bead tree
Not Available
Habitat
Forest margins, Roadsides
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Lavender
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought, Pollution, Soil Compaction, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Medium, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water less during winter
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Less Watering
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize every year, fertilize in growing season, Less fertilizing
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Variety of soil types
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Toxic
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Absorbs greenhouse gases, Absorbs huge amounts of CO2, Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, soil stabilisation, Used to establish native woodland, Very little waste, Wildlife, Windbreak
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Stem, Tree trunks
Fruits
Other Uses
Air freshner, Showy Purposes, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used for ship building, Wood is used fore making tools, Wood is used in construction, Wood log is used in making fences
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
Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
MELIA azedarach
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Chinaberry Tree
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Chinaberry ट्री
मौसम्बी
In German
Chinaberry -Baum
süße Limone
In French
Chinaberry Arbre
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Chinaberry Arbre
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
chinaberry Δέντρο
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
azederaque
doce de limão
In Polish
azederaque
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Chinaberry ligno
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Meliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Subfamily
Meloideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chinaberry Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Chinaberry Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Chinaberry Tree height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Chinaberry Tree flower color: Lavender
Chinaberry Tree leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime
Care of Chinaberry Tree and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chinaberry Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Chinaberry Tree needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.