Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Amerika Touch-O-Pink, Autumn Gold, Bay Beauty
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
9-3
Not Available
Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Orange, Crimson
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Water the tree thoroughly after planting
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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
Ratio of 12-4-8 or 16-4-8
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Dogwood anthracnose, Leaf spot, Powdery mildew
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Mild Allergen
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Anthelmintic, Appetizer, Astringent, Diaphoretic, Poultice, Tonic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Root, Twigs, Wood
Fruits
Other Uses
Jam, Jelly, Used for making wheel hubs, tool handles, Used to make black ink, Used to make natural paintbrushes
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORNUS florida 'Alba Plena'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Flowering Dogwood, White Flowering Dogwood
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
White Dogwood
मौसम्बी
In German
Weiß Dogwood
süße Limone
In French
Blanc Dogwood
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Dogwood blanco
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
λευκό Dogwood
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Branca Dogwood
doce de limão
In Polish
Biały Dereń
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Cornus alba
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Sapindales
Family
Cornaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of White Dogwood and Sweet Lime
Season and care of White Dogwood and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about White Dogwood and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Dogwood season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Dogwood is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for White Dogwood is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
White Dogwood and Sweet Lime Physical Information
White Dogwood and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. White Dogwood height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Dogwood and Sweet Lime are as follows:
White Dogwood flower color: White and Green
White Dogwood leaf color: Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of White Dogwood and Sweet Lime
Care of White Dogwood and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Dogwood pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer White Dogwood 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.