Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, Japan
Asia
Types
Clementines, dancy, fallglo, lee
Avalon Lemon, Bears Lemon, Buddha's Hand, Bush Lemon, Citron
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Mixed deciduous forest, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 8, 9, 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
White, Red, Purple
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Orange
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, occasional watering once established, Water more in summer
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
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires little pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, pruning needed for strong structure, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
20-10-10, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Doesn't require fertilization when grown in rich soil
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Beetles, Earwigs, Leafminers, Red blotch
Aphids, Grasshoppers, Leafminers, Red blotch, Rust, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Beetles, Birds, Butterflies, Insects, Leaf Hoppers, Rabbits
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Diarrhea, Hyperacidity, Sore Throat, Whooping Cough
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Glowing Skin, 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
Aging, Antioxidants, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Skin Disorders
Acne, Antibacterial, Antirheumatic, Appetizer, Bone strength, Digestion problems, Hangover, Healthy teeth, Nutrients, Obesity, Oral health, Skin irritation
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CITRUS reticulata 'Armstrong'
CITRUS limon
Common Name
Armstrong Tangerine, Tangerine
Lemon
In German
Mandarine
Citrone or Limone or Zitrone
In French
mandarine
Citron or Citronnier
In Spanish
mandarina
Limón or Limonero
In Greek
μανταρίνι
Λεμόνι [Lemóni]
In Portuguese
tangerina
Limão
In Polish
mandarynka
Cytrynowy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Sapindales
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tangerine and Lemon
Season and care of Tangerine and Lemon is important to know. While considering everything about Tangerine and Lemon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tangerine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lemon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tangerine is Loam, Sand and for Lemon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tangerine is Acidic, Neutral and for Lemon is Acidic, Neutral.
Tangerine and Lemon Physical Information
Tangerine and Lemon physical information is very important for comparison. Tangerine height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Lemon height is 120.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Tangerine and Lemon are as follows:
Tangerine flower color: White, Red and Purple
Tangerine leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Lemon flower color: White
- Lemon leaf color: Green
Care of Tangerine and Lemon
Care of Tangerine and Lemon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tangerine pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires little pruning 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 Tangerine 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.