Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
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South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico
Types
Eustis, Lakeland, Tavares
Cedars
Habitat
gardens, Woodlands
River side, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
Red, Light Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
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Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic, toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not let dry out between waterings
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires a lot of watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Moderate
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Less Watering
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove hanging branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner
Bacteria wilt, Beetles, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Salt, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for birds, Food for insects, Nesting sites for birds, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Fiber, Vitamin C
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Stem, Tree trunks
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used in making beverages
Used as firewood, Used for woodware, Used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
X CITROFORTUNELLA floridana
ULMUS crassifolia
Common Name
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Hindi
Limequat
देवदार एल्म
In German
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In French
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Spanish
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Greek
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Portuguese
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Polish
Limequat
Cedar Elm
In Latin
Limequat
Ulmus Cedar
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Limequat and Cedar Elm
Season and care of Limequat and Cedar Elm is important to know. While considering everything about Limequat and Cedar Elm Care, growing season is an essential factor. Limequat season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cedar Elm season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Limequat is Loam, Sand and for Cedar Elm is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Limequat is Acidic, Neutral and for Cedar Elm is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Limequat and Cedar Elm Physical Information
Limequat and Cedar Elm physical information is very important for comparison. Limequat height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Cedar Elm height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Limequat and Cedar Elm are as follows:
Limequat flower color: White
Limequat leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cedar Elm flower color: White and Ivory
- Cedar Elm leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Limequat and Cedar Elm
Care of Limequat and Cedar Elm include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Limequat pruning is done Remove dead branches and Cedar Elm pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove hanging branches. In summer Limequat needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Cedar Elm needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.