Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Western Asia
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Types
not available
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Habitat
Alpine Meadows, Mediterranean region, Rock outcrops, Slopes, Woodlands
Warm soil, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12-9
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
Not Available
White, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Yellow, Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Grafting, Layering
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Adelgids, Bark beetles, Blister Rust, Canker, Sawfly Larvae, Spruce spider mite, White pine weevil
Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Not Available
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Skin rash
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
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits
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
Cleanser, Repellent
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Pinus balfouriana
CITRUS latifolia
Common Name
Foxtail pine
Persian Lime
In Hindi
foxtail pine
Persian lime
In German
foxtail Kiefer
Gewöhnliche Limette
In French
sétaire pin
Citrus × latifolia
In Spanish
pino de cola de zorra
Citrus latifolia
In Greek
αλωπέκουρου πεύκο
Persian lime
In Portuguese
pinho foxtail
Citrus × latifolia
In Polish
włośnica sosny
Persian lime
In Latin
panicum pinus
Persian lime
Phylum
Coniferophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Pinopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Pineae
Not Available
Subfamily
Pinoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Lime
Season and care of Foxtail pine and Persian Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Foxtail pine and Persian Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Foxtail pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Foxtail pine is Loam, Sand and for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Foxtail pine is Acidic, Neutral and for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Foxtail pine and Persian Lime Physical Information
Foxtail pine and Persian Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Foxtail pine height is 1,000.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Foxtail pine and Persian Lime are as follows:
Foxtail pine flower color: Not Available
Foxtail pine leaf color: Green
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
- Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Lime
Care of Foxtail pine and Persian Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Foxtail pine pruning is done Prune once the plant is tall enough and Prune to stimulate growth and Persian Lime pruning is done 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 Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.