Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Coastal Regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-12
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Yellow, Lemon yellow
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
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs more water during establishment
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Aphids, Red blotch, Rust
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Squirrels
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Stomach pain, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Used in parkland
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Blackheads, Reduce Bruises
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Shadow Tree, Soil protection
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Dehydration, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Nutrients, Weight loss
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Food for animals, Showy Purposes
Air freshner, Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Leaves are used as mosquito repellent, Making Perfumes, Preferably used as black tea, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
Manilkara zapota
CITRUS limon
Common Name
sapodilla , chikoo, Sapota
Lemon
In German
Breiapfelbaum
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Sapotillier
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
chicle
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
sapodilla
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
sapodilla
Limão
In Polish
Pigwica właściwa, sapodilla
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Sapindales
Family
Sapotaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Sapodilla and Lemon
Season and care of Sapodilla and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sapodilla and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sapodilla season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sapodilla is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sapodilla is Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sapodilla and Lemon Physical Information
Sapodilla and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sapodilla height is 150.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sapodilla and Lemon are as follows:
Sapodilla flower color: Yellow
Sapodilla leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Sapodilla and Lemon
Care of Sapodilla and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sapodilla pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Lemon pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sapodilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.