Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Fruit
Origin
Corsica, Sardinia
Asia
Types
Myrtus communis
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Mediterranean region
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Moist but well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Moisture
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Myrtus communis
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Common Myrtle
Lemon
In Hindi
Common myrtle
नींबू
In German
Myrte
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Myrtus communis
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Myrtus communis
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
κοινή μυρτιά
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
murta comum
Limão
In Polish
Mirt zwyczajny
Cytrynowy
In Latin
myrto Common
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Sapindales
Family
Myrtaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Season and Care of Common Myrtle and Lemon
Season and care of Common Myrtle and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Common Myrtle and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Common Myrtle season is Summer and Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Common Myrtle and Lemon Physical Information
Common Myrtle and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Common Myrtle and Lemon are as follows:
Common Myrtle flower color: White
Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Common Myrtle and Lemon
Care of Common Myrtle and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.