Lemon Thyme

Arbutus

About Lemon Thyme and Arbutus

Lemon Thyme

Arbutus

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Herbs

Tree

Origin

Types

Thymus citriodorus

Number of Varieties

1512

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens

All sorts of environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

-99997-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-6

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Cushion/Mound-forming

Twisted/Contorted

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

25.40 cm460.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Pink, Lavender

White

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Green

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

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate-lanceolate

Oval

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Summer, Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Drought, Salt

Care

Where to Plant?

Container, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Softwood cuttings

Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Low

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season

Pests and Diseases

Root rot

Aphids, Bacteria wilt, Fungal Diseases, Rats, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Deer resistant, Drought, Frost

Dry soil, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shallow soil

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Bees, Wildlife

Birds

Allergy

Avoid during Pregnancy, Nausea

allergic conjunctivitis, Itchy eyes, Respiratory problems

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin

Beautiful Skin, Good for the Scalp, Moisturizing, Remove blemishes

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Absorbs greenhouse gases, Food for animals, Insect Repellent, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bronchitis, Combats Stress, Indigestion, Upset stomach

Acne, Dysentry, Nutritive, osteoporosis

Part of Plant Used

Leaves

Flowers, Fruits, Leaves

Other Uses

Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used in herbal medicines, Used in salads, Used to make herbal teas

Animal Feed, Application in Handicrafts, Biomass for fuel, Oil is used for aromatherapy

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall

Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

Thymus citriodorus

Arbutus menziesii

Common Name

Lemon Thyme, Citrus thyme

Arbutus

In Hindi

Lemon Thyme

सदाबहार

In German

Zitronenthymian

Erdbeerbaum

In French

citron Thyme

arbousier

In Spanish

citron Thyme

Arbitus

In Greek

λεμόνι Θυμάρι

κουμαριά

In Portuguese

limão Tomilho

árbuto

In Polish

tymianek cytrynowy

mącznik

In Latin

lemon Thyme

arbutus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Lamiales

Ericales

Family

Lamiaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Thymus

Arbutus

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Nepetoideae

Arbutoideae

Number of Species

3508

1 27800

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Properties of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus

Wondering what are the properties of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus? We provide you with everything About Lemon Thyme and Arbutus. Lemon Thyme doesn't have thorns and Arbutus doesn't have thorns. Also Lemon Thyme does not have fragrant flowers. Lemon Thyme has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea and Arbutus has allergic reactions like Avoid during Pregnancy and Nausea. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus

Season and care of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus is important to know. While considering everything about Lemon Thyme and Arbutus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lemon Thyme season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Arbutus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lemon Thyme is Loam, Sand and for Arbutus is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lemon Thyme is Neutral, Alkaline and for Arbutus is Acidic, Neutral.

Lemon Thyme and Arbutus Physical Information

Lemon Thyme and Arbutus physical information is very important for comparison. Lemon Thyme height is 25.40 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Arbutus height is 460.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus are as follows:

Lemon Thyme flower color: Pink and Lavender
Lemon Thyme leaf color: Green
Arbutus flower color: White
Arbutus leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus

Care of Lemon Thyme and Arbutus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lemon Thyme pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Arbutus pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lemon Thyme needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Arbutus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.