Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Asia
Types
-
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Canopy
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
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
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Indigo, Black
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Orange, Yellow green, Bronze, Orange Red
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Foliage diseases
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Insects
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Dermatitis, Diaphoresis
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Skin Problems
Glowing Skin, Maintains teeth healthy, Making cosmetics, Nourishes scalp, Perfumes, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Alterative, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antiseptic, Carminative, Diaphoretic, Diuretic
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a condiment, Used in making tea, Used to flavour soups
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
SASSAFRAS albidum
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Sassafras
Lemon
In German
Sassafras
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Sassafras
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Sasafrás
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
σασάφρα
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
sassafrás
Limão
In Polish
Sassafras
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Laurales
Sapindales
Family
Lauraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Rosids
Season and Care of Sassafras and Lemon
Season and care of Sassafras and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sassafras and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sassafras season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Lemon season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Sassafras is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sassafras is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sassafras and Lemon Physical Information
Sassafras and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sassafras height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sassafras and Lemon are as follows:
Sassafras flower color: Yellow green and Chartreuse
Sassafras leaf color: Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Sassafras and Lemon
Care of Sassafras and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sassafras pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Sassafras 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.