Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southern Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Not Available
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown, Chocolate, Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Bronze
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong or Lanceolate
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Pollution
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize in fall, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Disease free, Moth
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Pollution, Shade areas
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
sneezing, Vomiting, Watery eyes
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Skin Problems
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Digestive, Skin irritation
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Charcoal, Used as firewood, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used fore making tools
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
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS laurifolia
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Darlington Oak, Diamond-leaf Oak, Laurel Oak, Laurel-leaf Oak, Swamp Laurel Oak, Water Oak
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
Quercus
süße Limone
In French
Quercus
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Quercus
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Quercus
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Quercus
doce de limão
In Polish
Quercus
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Quercus
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Water Oak and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Water Oak and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Water Oak and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Water Oak season is Spring and Summer and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Water Oak is Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Water Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Water Oak and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Water Oak and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Water Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Water Oak and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Water Oak flower color: Light Green
Water Oak leaf color: Light Green and Bronze
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Water Oak and Sweet Lime
Care of Water Oak and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Water Oak 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 Water Oak 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.