Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Fruit
  
Tree
  
Origin
South Asia, Southeast Asia
  
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Habitat
Mediterranean region
  
Lowland, Sandy areas, Wet Woods
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-10
  
5-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
9-7
  
Sunset Zone
Not Available
  
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
  
Habit
Spreading
  
Pyramidal
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
1,828.80 cm
  
23
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
Yellow green
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
  
Dark Blue, Black
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
  
Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Crimson, Dark Red, Orange Red
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Not Available
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Oblovate
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
All year
  
Fall
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Rich
  
Clay, Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
  
Summer
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Full Sun
  
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Ground
  
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings
  
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
High
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
  
Average Water Needs, Medium
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic
  
Acidic
  
Soil Type
Rich
  
Clay, Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
  
Poorly Drained
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Pruning
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
  
Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring
  
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
  
Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Full Sun
  
Drought, Soil Compaction, Wet Site
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Insignificant
  
Flower Petal Number
Double, Semi-Double
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
Yes
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
Yes
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
Yes
  
Attracts
Ants, Birds
  
Birds
  
Allergy
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
  
Mild Allergen, Pollen
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Farmland, Showy Purposes
  
Used in parkland, Water gardening
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Food for animals, Very little waste
  
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Wildlife, Windbreak
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
  
Emetic, Opthalmic, Vermifuge
  
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
  
Fruits, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
  
Food for insects, Used as a dye, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
  
Used As Indoor Plant
No
  
No
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
  
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees
  
Botanical Name
Citrus limetta
  
NYSSA sylvatica
  
Common Name
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
  
Black Tupelo, Blackgum, Sour Gum
  
In Hindi
मौसम्बी
  
Black Tupelo Tree
  
In German
süße Limone
  
Schwarz Tupelo Baum
  
In French
Citrus limetta
  
Noir Arbre Tupelo
  
In Spanish
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
  
Árbol negro Tupelo
  
In Greek
γλυκό ασβέστη
  
Μαύρη Tupelo Δέντρο
  
In Portuguese
doce de limão
  
Árvore Tupelo Preto
  
In Polish
słodkie limonki
  
Czarny Tupelo Drzewo
  
In Latin
dulcis ad cinerem
  
Niger Tupelo ligno
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Sapindales
  
Cornales
  
Family
Rutaceae
  
Nyssaceae
  
Genus
Citrus
  
Nyssa
  
Clade
Not Available
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Citreae
  
Bombini
  
Subfamily
Citroideae
  
Nyssoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo
Season and care of Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo is important to know. While considering everything about Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sweet Lime season is All year and Black Tupelo season is All year. The type of soil for Sweet Lime is Rich and for Black Tupelo is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Sweet Lime is Acidic and for Black Tupelo is Acidic.
Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo Physical Information
Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo physical information is very important for comparison. Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Black Tupelo height is 1,828.80 cm and width 762.00 cm. The color specification of Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo are as follows:
Sweet Lime flower color: White
Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Black Tupelo flower color: Yellow green
- Black Tupelo leaf color: Light Green
Care of Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo
Care of Sweet Lime and Black Tupelo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches and Black Tupelo pruning is done Prune in early spring, Prune in late winter, Prune when plant is dormant, 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 Black Tupelo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.