Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Red, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full 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 dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, 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
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Sperrstrauch
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Sakaki
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Sakaki
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Sakaki
In Portuguese
Limão
Sakaki
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Sakaki
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Sakaki
Season and care of Lemon and Sakaki is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Sakaki Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Sakaki is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Sakaki Physical Information
Lemon and Sakaki physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Sakaki are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Sakaki
Care of Lemon and Sakaki 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 Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.