Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Asia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
9-12
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 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 green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Oval
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
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
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Oral Allergy
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
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
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
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
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Lemon
In German
Zuckerapfel
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
Sugar Apple
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
Pinha
Limão
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Cytrynowy
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Limon
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Sapindales
Family
Annonaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Rosids
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Lemon season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Sugar Apple and Lemon Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Lemon are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon
Care of Sugar Apple and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape 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 Sugar Apple 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.