Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Blue Iceberg, Cannibal, Muller
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Awl-Shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
-
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires large amount of 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
prune to control shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Grey mold, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Chickarees, Sapsuckers, White-headed woodpeckers
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Eye irritation, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification
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
Wood
Other Uses
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 for making fence posts, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
SEQUOIADENDRON giganteum
Common Name
Lemon
Giant Sequoia
In Hindi
नींबू
Giant Sequoia
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Giant Sequoia
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Séquoia géant
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Secoya gigante
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Giant Sequoia
In Portuguese
Limão
Sequoia gigante
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Giant Sequoia
In Latin
Limon
Giant Sequoia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Citrus
Sequoiadendron
Season and Care of Lemon and Giant Sequoia
Season and care of Lemon and Giant Sequoia is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Giant Sequoia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Sequoia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Giant Sequoia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Giant Sequoia is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Giant Sequoia Physical Information
Lemon and Giant Sequoia physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Giant Sequoia height is 2,440.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Giant Sequoia are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Giant Sequoia
Care of Lemon and Giant Sequoia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Giant Sequoia pruning is done prune to control shape. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Sequoia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.