Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
not available
Not Available
Habitat
Ridges, Valley, Wide range of ecological site
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
8-10
AHS Heat Zone
8-1
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Brown
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red, Crimson, Dark Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Spreading mass
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late 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
Requires watering in the growing season
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Ample Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove short twigs
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
fertilize every 2-3 weeks while growing, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Borers, Caterpillars, Citrus leaf miner, Galls, Red blotch, Scale
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes, Whooping Cough
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
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, Shelter for wildlife
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diarrhea, Diuretic, gallstones, Kidney Stones
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Fruits
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Basketary, Grown for shade, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for woodware
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS alba
Citrus limetta
Common Name
White Oak
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In German
weiße Eiche
süße Limone
In French
chêne blanc
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
roble blanco
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
White Oak
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Carvalho branco
doce de limão
In Polish
biały dąb
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Quercus alba
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
Properties of White Oak and Sweet Lime
Wondering what are the properties of White Oak and Sweet Lime? We provide you with everything About White Oak and Sweet Lime. White Oak doesn't have thorns and Sweet Lime doesn't have thorns. Also White Oak does not have fragrant flowers. White Oak has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough and Sweet Lime has allergic reactions like Asthma, breathing problems, Itchy eyes, Rhinitis, Runny nose, sneezing, Sore eyes, Throat itching, Watery eyes and Whooping Cough. 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 White Oak and Sweet Lime and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of White Oak and Sweet Lime
Season and care of White Oak and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about White Oak and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Oak season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Oak is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for White Oak is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
White Oak and Sweet Lime Physical Information
White Oak and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. White Oak height is 1,520.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of White Oak and Sweet Lime are as follows:
White Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
White Oak leaf color: Green, Light Green and Pink
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of White Oak and Sweet Lime
Care of White Oak and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Oak pruning is done Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove short twigs and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer White 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.