Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Mareer, Manjak
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
10-15
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Light Green, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves
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
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Lemon
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
नींबू
Cordia subcordata
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Cordia subcordata
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Limão
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Limon
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Lamiales
Family
Rutaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Kou
Season and care of Lemon and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Kou Physical Information
Lemon and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Kou are as follows:
Lemon flower color: White
Lemon leaf color: Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Lemon and Kou
Care of Lemon and Kou 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 Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.