Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southern Asia, India, Melanesia, Australia
Southern Europe, Central Asia, Western Asia
Types
Shiraz Limoo,Tahiti lime , Bearss lime
Ryukyu Juniper,Gamboa Juniper
Number of Varieties
10170
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40000
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Habitat
Warm soil, Warmer regions
Riverbanks, Sandy areas
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, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Plant Size
Minimum Height
460.00 cm30.00 cm
0
3900
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Minimum Width
460.00 cm180.00 cm
0
6350
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Plant Color
Flower Color
White, Purple
Blue, Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Green
Blue Violet, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green
Shape
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Needle like
Thorns
✔
✘
✔
✘
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Growing Conditions
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Fall
Repeat Bloomer
✔
✘
✔
✘
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Layering
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Plants
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Alternate Days
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Mites
Red blotch, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
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
Matte
Evergreen
✔
✘
✔
✘
Invasive
✔
✘
✔
✘
Self-Sowing
✔
✘
✔
✘
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin rash
Asthma, Mouth itching, Red eyes, wheezing
Uses
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Ground Cover
Beauty Benefits
-
Acne, Perfumes
Edible Uses
✔
✘
✔
✘
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Forms dense stands, Nesting sites for birds, Wildlife
Plant Benefits
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Astringent, Carminative, Refrigerant
Antioxidants, Diuretic, Gout, Laxative
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits
Other Uses
Cleanser, Repellent
Application in Furniture, Making Perfumes, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
Used As Indoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Used As Outdoor Plant
✔
✘
✔
✘
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CITRUS latifolia
JUNIPERUS sabina 'Arcadia'
Common Name
Persian Lime
Greek Juniper
In Hindi
Persian lime
Aaraar
In German
Gewöhnliche Limette
Wacholder
In French
Citrus × latifolia
Genévrier
In Spanish
Citrus latifolia
Juniperus
In Greek
Persian lime
Greek Juniper
In Portuguese
Citrus × latifolia
Jałowiec
In Polish
Persian lime
Juniperus
In Latin
Persian lime
Juniperus
Kingdom
Plantae
Plantae
Phylum
Vascular plant
Coniferophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Order
Sapindales
Pinales
Family
Rutaceae
Cupressaceae
Genus
Citrus
Juniperus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Tribe
-
-
Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Number of Species
4567
1
27800
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