Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Southeastern United States
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
sand dunes, Sandhills, Well Drained, Wet lands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic and Ovate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Drought Tolerant
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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
Red blotch
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
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchiness, Nausea, Rash
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
Digestion problems, Fever, Heart problems, hypertension, Making Herbs, Rheumatism
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX vomitoria 'Nana'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
मौसम्बी
In German
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
süße Limone
In French
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
doce de limão
In Polish
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Dwarf Yaupon Holly
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Yaupon Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Dwarf Yaupon Holly is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Yaupon Holly height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Dwarf Yaupon Holly flower color: White
Dwarf Yaupon Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime
Care of Dwarf Yaupon Holly and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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 Dwarf Yaupon Holly 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.