Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Not Available
Japanese beech, European beech
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Mediterranean region
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
4-9
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
9-1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Spreading
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Lanceolate
Plant Season
All year
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Rich
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Spring
Tolerances
Full Sun
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
High
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
Needs very little water, 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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Rich
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Yes
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Birds
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
American Beech
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
süße Limone
Amerikanische Buche
In French
Citrus limetta
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
doce de limão
faia americano
In Polish
słodkie limonki
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
Latin fagi
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Citreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Citroideae
Not Available
Properties of Sweet Lime and American Beech
Wondering what are the properties of Sweet Lime and American Beech? We provide you with everything About Sweet Lime and American Beech. Sweet Lime has thorns and American Beech doesn't have thorns. Also Sweet Lime does not have fragrant flowers. Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing and American Beech has allergic reactions like Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting and wheezing. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sweet Lime and American Beech and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and American Beech
Season and care of Sweet Lime and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and American Beech season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Sweet Lime and American Beech Physical Information
Sweet Lime and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and American Beech are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Sweet Lime and American Beech
Care of Sweet Lime and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.