Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
Eastern Africa, Middle Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Lawn
Broad-Leaved Forests, Open areas, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
Light Green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Leafminer
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Bark
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood log is used in making fences
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
AFROCARPUS gracilior
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
East African Yellowwood, Fern Pine
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
फर्न पाइन
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
Fern Pinien
In French
Citron Ponderosa
pin Fern
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
pino helecho
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Fern πεύκο
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
pinho Fern
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
Fern sosna
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Fern pinus
Phylum
Not Available
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Pinopsida
Family
Rutaceae
Podocarpaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Faboideae
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fern Pine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Fern Pine is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Fern Pine is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Fern Pine height is 610.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Fern Pine flower color: Light Green and Tan
- Fern Pine leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Fern Pine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Fern Pine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ponderosa Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fern Pine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.