Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 17, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Tip cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Allow to dry out slightly between watering
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Anthracnose, Branch Droop, Root rot, Yellow Leaves
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes, Used as Christmas tree
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Whole plant, 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 in Furniture
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
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
ARAUCARIA heterophylla
Common Name
Lemon
Norfolk Island Pine
In Hindi
नींबू
नोरफोक द्वीप पाइन
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Norfolk-Insel Pine
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Norfolk Île Pine
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Norfolk Pine Island
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Νησί Νόρφολκ Pine
In Portuguese
Limão
Ilha Norfolk Pine
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Norfolk Pine
In Latin
Limon
Insula Norfolk Pinus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine
Season and care of Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Norfolk Island Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Norfolk Island Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Norfolk Island Pine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine Physical Information
Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Norfolk Island Pine height is 2,440.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine
Care of Lemon and Norfolk Island Pine 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 Norfolk Island Pine pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Norfolk Island Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.