Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Ovate
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
मौसम्बी
In German
Strawberry Bush
süße Limone
In French
Strawberry Bush
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
doce de limão
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Classic Bush
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Sapindales
Family
Celastraceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime
Care of Strawberry Bush and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Strawberry Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.