Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Asia
Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Coniferous Tree
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Brown, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Spring, Mid Spring
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
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Littleleaf disease
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
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Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
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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
Emetic, Laxative, tuberculosis, Vermifuge
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Inner Bark, 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 green dye, Vanillin flavouring is obtained as a by-product
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
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Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
PINUS echinata
Common Name
Lemon
Shortleaf Pine
In Hindi
नींबू
Shortleaf Pine
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Shortleaf Pine
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Shortleaf Pine
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Shortleaf pino
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Shortleaf Pine
In Portuguese
Limão
Shortleaf Pine
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Shortleaf Pine
In Latin
Limon
Pinus Shortleaf
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Season and Care of Lemon and Shortleaf Pine
Season and care of Lemon and Shortleaf Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Shortleaf Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Shortleaf Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Shortleaf Pine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Shortleaf Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Shortleaf Pine Physical Information
Lemon and Shortleaf Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Shortleaf Pine height is 1,830.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Shortleaf Pine are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Shortleaf Pine
Care of Lemon and Shortleaf 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 Shortleaf Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Shortleaf Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.