Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Gwillimia, Manglietia, Kmeria
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 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
Purple, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Yellow green, Sandy Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial Blight, Canker, Crown gall, Hoplia beetle, Leaf burn, Leaf spot, Mealybugs, Powdery mildew, Red blotch, Scorch, Soft scales, Thripes, Wetwood
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
-
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Treatment of Dark Spots
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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 As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Shade Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
MAGNOLIA 'Alexandria'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Alexandria Magnolia, Magnolia
Lemon
In German
Magnolienbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
magnolia
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
árbol de magnolia
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
Magnolia δέντρο
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
magnólia
Limão
In Polish
magnolia drzewa
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Magnolia lignum
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Magnoliaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Rosids
Season and Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemon
Season and care of Magnolia Tree and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Magnolia Tree and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Magnolia Tree season is Spring and Summer and Lemon season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Magnolia Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Magnolia Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Magnolia Tree and Lemon Physical Information
Magnolia Tree and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Magnolia Tree height is 460.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Magnolia Tree and Lemon are as follows:
Magnolia Tree flower color: Purple, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Magnolia Tree leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemon
Care of Magnolia Tree and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Magnolia Tree pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Magnolia Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.