Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Flowering Plants, Fruits, Trees
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Central America, Europe, North America
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Not Available
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Hedge, Scrubs, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
AHS Heat Zone
12-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Brown, Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oblong
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Grafting, Seedlings, Transplanting
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
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loamy
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Aphids, Curculio occidentis, Japanese Beetles, Leaf Rollers, Leafminer, Mites, Red blotch, sawflies, Scale, Stink bugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin rash
Digestive Problems, Respiratory problems
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Beautiful Skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Anthelmintic, Antibacterial, Astringent, Hypnotic, Laxative, Refrigerant
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Edible syrup, Jam, Jelly, Used As Food
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
Not Available
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
Malus sylvestris
Common Name
Persian Lime
European crab apple
In Hindi
Persian lime
european crab apple
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Der Holzapfel, Europäischer Wildapfel
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Le Boquettier, le Pommier sauvage ou Pommier des bois
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Malus sylvestris, el Manzano silvestre, manzano silvestre europeo
In Greek
Persian lime
Ευρωπαϊκή μήλο καβουριών
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Malus sylvestris
In Polish
Persian lime
Jabłoń dzika
In Latin
Persian lime
european crab apple
Phylum
Vascular plant
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and European Crab Apple
Season and care of Persian Lime and European Crab Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and European Crab Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and European Crab Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for European Crab Apple is Loamy while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for European Crab Apple is Neutral.
Persian Lime and European Crab Apple Physical Information
Persian Lime and European Crab Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas European Crab Apple height is 25.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and European Crab Apple are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
European Crab Apple flower color: White
- European Crab Apple leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and European Crab Apple
Care of Persian Lime and European Crab Apple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and European Crab Apple pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer European Crab Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.