Inkberry

Lemon

About Inkberry and Lemon

Inkberry

Lemon

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Fruit

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Asia

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron

Number of Varieties

350

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-99-12

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm120.00 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm150.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Yellow, Lemon yellow

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

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

Aphids

Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Drought and Salt

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

CITRUS limon

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Lemon

In Hindi

Inkberry

नींबू

In German

Inkberry

Citrone or Limone or Zitrone

In French

Inkberry

Citron or Citronnier

In Spanish

Inkberry

Limón or Limonero

In Greek

Inkberry

Λεμόνι [Lemóni]

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Limão

In Polish

inkberry

Cytrynowy

In Latin

Inkberry

Limon

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Sapindales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Rutaceae

Genus

Ilex

Citrus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

60050

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Properties of Inkberry and Lemon

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Lemon? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Lemon. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Lemon doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry has allergic reactions like and Lemon has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Inkberry and Lemon and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Lemon

Season and care of Inkberry and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.

Inkberry and Lemon Physical Information

Inkberry and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Lemon are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green

Care of Inkberry and Lemon

Care of Inkberry and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Inkberry 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.