Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
China, Korea
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Sophora japonica
Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Humid climates, Loamy soils, Low annual rainfall regions, Wet ground, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Purple
White, Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
occasional watering once established, Requires watering in the growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Less Watering
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Drought Tolerant
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
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune when young, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Leaf spot, Red blotch, Woodpecker feeding
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Bees, Hummingbirds, Woodpeckers
Allergy
Skin rash
Eczema, Nausea, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Available
Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Nourishes scalp, Restores Hair Colour, Stops hair loss
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Erosion control, Forms dense stands, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Diuretic, Fever, Muscle Pain, Vomiting
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Used as a laxative, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in construction
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
SOPHORA japonica
Common Name
Persian Lime
Chinese Scholartree, Japanese Pagoda
In Hindi
Persian lime
Gobur champ
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Japanischer Schnurbaum
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Greek
Persian lime
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Styphnolobium japonicum
In Polish
Persian lime
Perełkowiec japoński
In Latin
Persian lime
Styphnolobium japonicum
Phylum
Vascular plant
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Citrus
Styphnolobium
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Sophoreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Faboideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda
Season and care of Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda is important to know. While considering everything about Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Persian Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Pagoda season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Persian Lime is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Japanese Pagoda is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Persian Lime is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Japanese Pagoda is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda Physical Information
Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda physical information is very important for comparison. Persian Lime height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Japanese Pagoda height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda are as follows:
Persian Lime flower color: White and Purple
Persian Lime leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Japanese Pagoda flower color: White and Light Green
- Japanese Pagoda leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda
Care of Persian Lime and Japanese Pagoda include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Persian Lime pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Pagoda pruning is done Prune when young and Remove dead branches. In summer Persian Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Pagoda needs Less Watering and in winter, it needs Drought Tolerant.