Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-12
Sunset Zone
1 - 7,15 - 17
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Pyramidal
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune once the plant is tall enough, Prune to stimulate growth
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
-
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
-
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Condiment, Food for animals, Paper pulp, Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas Tree, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Used for Landscaping
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, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Lemon
In Hindi
foxtail pine
नींबू
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
sétaire pin
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Limão
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Cytrynowy
In Latin
panicum pinus
Limon
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Lemon
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Foxtail pine and Lemon Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Lemon are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color:
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Lemon
Care of Foxtail pine and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth 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 Foxtail pine 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.