Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Hybrid origin
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Chinese red birch, Betula fruticosa, Betula ermanii
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Rocky areas, Sandy areas, Well Drained, Wet forest, Wet ground, Wet lands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-7
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
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
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Heart-shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Not Available
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Ants, Birds, Insects
Allergy
Skin rash
Itchiness, Pollen, Sore Throat
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin, Not Available, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
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
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Betulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Carpinaceae
Number of Species
Not Available
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: Not Available
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.