Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Shrub
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
-
Borders, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Blood tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Basketary, Used as a dye, Used for making hedge
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
Container, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
COTONEASTER
Common Name
Persian Lime
cotoneaster
In Hindi
Persian lime
cotoneaster
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Zwergmispel
In French
Citrus × latifolia
cotonéaster
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Cotoneaster
In Greek
Persian lime
Cotoneaster
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
cotoneaster
In Polish
Persian lime
irga
In Latin
Persian lime
Cornus
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
-
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Cotoneaster
Season and care of Persian Lime and Cotoneaster is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Cotoneaster Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotoneaster season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Cotoneaster is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Cotoneaster is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Cotoneaster Physical Information
Persian Lime and Cotoneaster physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Cotoneaster height is 30.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Cotoneaster are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Cotoneaster flower color: White and Pink
- Cotoneaster leaf color: Green
Care of Persian Lime and Cotoneaster
Care of Persian Lime and Cotoneaster include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Cotoneaster pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Cotoneaster needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.