Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Asia
India, Nepal, China, Japan, Korea
Types
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Cornus controversa
Habitat
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
Woodland Garden Canopy
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12
5-8
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Burgundy, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Light Yellow, Burgundy, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
Requires regular watering during dry weather
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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Bacterial leaf spot, Canker, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Salt
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
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Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Used in parkland
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
Antiphlogistic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Oil used in the lubricating and soap industry
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon
CORNUS controversa
Common Name
Lemon
Giant Dogwood, Wedding Cake Tree
In Hindi
नींबू
Wedding Cake Tree
In German
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
Hochzeitstorte Baum
In French
Citron or Citronnier
Gâteau de mariage Arbre
In Spanish
Limón or Limonero
Pastel de bodas del árbol
In Greek
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
Γαμήλια τούρτα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Limão
Árvore do bolo de casamento
In Polish
Cytrynowy
Wedding Cake Drzewo
In Latin
Limon
MUSTACEUM ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Cornales
Family
Rutaceae
Cornaceae
Clade
Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree
Season and care of Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Wedding Cake Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Wedding Cake Tree is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Wedding Cake Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree Physical Information
Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Wedding Cake Tree height is 1,070.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree are as follows:
Care of Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree
Care of Lemon and Wedding Cake Tree 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 Wedding Cake Tree pruning is done . In summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Wedding Cake Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.