Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
it is a type of blueberry
Not Available
Habitat
Not Applicable
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
11-5
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Crescent-shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Ample Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches, Remove short twigs
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Mulch
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Silt, Leaf rust, Sooty Mold
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
For treating wrinkles, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bone strength, Cancer, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Improving mental health, Vitamin C, Weight loss
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Edible syrup, Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food, 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
Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
ELAEOCARPUS decipiens
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Japanese Blueberry
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
जापानी ब्लूबेरी
मौसम्बी
In German
japanische Blaubeere
süße Limone
In French
bleuet japonais
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
arándanos japonés
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
ιαπωνική βατόμουρου
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
blueberry japonês
doce de limão
In Polish
Japoński borówki
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Vaccinium Italica
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Oxalidales
Sapindales
Family
Elaeocarpaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Blueberry season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Japanese Blueberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Blueberry height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Japanese Blueberry flower color: White
Japanese Blueberry leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Bronze and Orange Red
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime
Care of Japanese Blueberry and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Blueberry pruning is done Prune in winter, Prune when young, Remove branches and Remove short twigs and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Blueberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Ample Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.