Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin, Asia
China
Types
Not Available
Prunus domestica
Habitat
Lawn
Forest margins, Forests, Mountains, Scrubs, Valley
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-12
6-10
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Yellow green
Yellow, Red, Blue, Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, stem tip cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter, Water frequently while growing
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer
Caterpillars, Crown gall, Peach Leaf Curl, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Oral Allergy
Pollen
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Bonsai, Borders
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Diuretic, Febrifuge
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Pulp, Tree trunks
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Disinfectant, Edible syrup
Traditional medicine, Used as a dye
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
CITRUS limon 'Ponderosa'
PRUNUS salicina
Common Name
Lemon, Ponderosa Lemon
Japanese Plum
In Hindi
Ponderosa Lemon
Japanese Plum
In German
Ponderosa Zitrone
japanische Pflaumen
In French
Citron Ponderosa
prune japonaise
In Spanish
Ponderosa Lemon
ciruelo japonés
In Greek
Ponderosa Lemon
Ιαπωνικά Plum
In Portuguese
Ponderosa Lemon
ameixa japonesa
In Polish
Ponderosa Lemon
japoński Plum
In Latin
Ponderosa Lemon
Plum Italica
Phylum
Not Available
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Aquifoliales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Aurantioideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum
Season and care of Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ponderosa Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Japanese Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Plum is Loam while the PH of soil for Ponderosa Lemon is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum Physical Information
Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Ponderosa Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Japanese Plum height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum are as follows:
Ponderosa Lemon flower color: White, Red and Purple
Ponderosa Lemon leaf color: Dark Green
Japanese Plum flower color: White
- Japanese Plum leaf color: Green
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum
Care of Ponderosa Lemon and Japanese Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ponderosa Lemon pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Plum 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 Japanese Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.