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About Persian Lime and Birch

What is

Life Span

Perennial
Biennial

Type

Fruit
Tree

Origin

Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
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Types

Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii

Number of Varieties

1060
0 40000
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Habitat

Warm soil, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-114-7
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-9
7-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Pyramidal

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

460.00 cm1,219.20 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

460.00 cm762.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Purple
Yellow, Tan

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Yellow, Green
Bronze, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange

Leaf Color in Winter

Light Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Lance shaped
Heart-shaped

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium
Medium

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained
Average

Bloom Time

Indeterminate
Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

Drought
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Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot
Ground

How to Plant?

Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Medium

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Average

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize in late fall, Nitrogen

Pests and Diseases

Mites
Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
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Facts

Flowers

Showy
Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single
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Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects

Allergy

Skin rash
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

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Beauty Benefits

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Good for skin, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
anti-inflammatory, Arthritis, Bone strength, Dermatitis, Eczema, Eliminate toxins, Heart problems, High cholestrol, Immunity, Kidney problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits
Whole plant

Other Uses

Cleanser, Repellent
Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CITRUS latifolia
BETULA 'Crimson Frost'

Common Name

Persian Lime
Birch, Crimson Frost Birch

In Hindi

Persian lime
भोज पत्र

In German

Gewöhnliche Limette
Birke

In French

Citrus × latifolia
Arbre de bouleau

In Spanish

Citrus latifolia
Abedul

In Greek

Persian lime
Birch Tree

In Portuguese

Citrus × latifolia
bétula

In Polish

Persian lime
Brzoza

In Latin

Persian lime
Caerulus

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales
Fagales

Family

Rutaceae
Betulaceae

Genus

Citrus
Betula

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

-
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Subfamily

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Carpinaceae

Number of Species

4534
1 27800
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Properties of Persian Lime and Birch

Wondering what are the properties of Persian Lime and Birch? We provide you with everything About Persian Lime and Birch. Persian Lime doesn't have thorns and Birch doesn't have thorns. Also Persian Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Persian Lime has allergic reactions like Skin rash and Birch has allergic reactions like Skin rash. 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 Persian Lime and Birch and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

Season and Care of Persian Lime and Birch

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

Persian Lime and Birch Physical Information

Persian Lime and Birch physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Birch height is 1,219.20 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Birch are as follows:

  • Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple

  • Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green

  • Birch flower color: Yellow and Tan

  • Birch leaf color:

Care of Persian Lime and Birch

Care of Persian Lime and Birch include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Birch pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short branches. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Birch needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.