Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, China
Southeastern Asia
Types
Brewster, Mauritius, Hak ip
Nules , Nadorcott
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions, Warmer regions
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Yellow green
White, Red, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Magenta
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Dark Green, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Light Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires consistently moist soil
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Regular watering required
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, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves, Prune to control growth
Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize after blooming period
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, fungus, Leaf curl
Black sooty mold, Citrus canker
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Light Frost
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Itchiness
Mouth itching, Throat itching
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Farmland
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, Bone strength, Digestive disorders, Heart problems
Digestive, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Added to salads, Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
LITCHI chinensis
CITRUS reticulata
Common Name
Litchee, Litchi, Lychee
Clementine, Mandarin, Tangerine
In German
Lychee
Clementine
In French
Lychee
Citrus clementina
In Spanish
Lychee
Citrus x clementina
In Greek
λίτσι
clementine
In Portuguese
lichia
clementine
In Polish
Lychee
clementine
In Latin
Lychee
clementine
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Family
Sapindaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Season and Care of Lychee and Clementine
Season and care of Lychee and Clementine is important to know. While considering everything about Lychee and Clementine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lychee season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Clementine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Lychee is Loam, Sand and for Clementine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Lychee is Acidic, Neutral and for Clementine is Acidic, Neutral.
Lychee and Clementine Physical Information
Lychee and Clementine physical information is very important for comparison. Lychee height is 910.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm whereas Clementine height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lychee and Clementine are as follows:
Lychee flower color: Light Yellow and Yellow green
Lychee leaf color: Red, Dark Green and Copper
Clementine flower color: White, Red and Purple
- Clementine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lychee and Clementine
Care of Lychee and Clementine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lychee pruning is done Prune after harvesting, Prune lower leaves and Prune to control growth and Clementine pruning is done Prune in the late winter or spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lychee needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Regular watering required. Whereas, in summer Clementine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.