Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Quercus phellos, Quercus nigra
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Habitat
Hot climate regions, low mountains, Tropical regions
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
8-10
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color
Red, Light Green, Chartreuse
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Tan, Chocolate
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Orange, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Fall
All year
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site, Pollution, Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
High
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Does not require lot of 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, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Rich
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
cut main flower spike, Prune every year, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Bonemeal, fertilize in growing season
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Azalea leaf gall, Fusarium leaf spot, Leaf rust, Mildew
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction
Full Sun
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
-
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Fine
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Ants, Birds
Allergy
Eczema, Rhinitis, Runny nose
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Reduce Bruises, Weightloss
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Edible Uses
Sometimes
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Gout, Obesity, Snoring
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Stem
Fruits
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Biodiesel, Recovering internal injuries
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
Shade Trees, Street Trees
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
QUERCUS phellos
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Willow Oak
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Overcup ओक
मौसम्बी
In German
Overcup Oak
süße Limone
In French
Overcup Oak
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Overcup Roble
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Overcup Oak
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Overcup Oak
doce de limão
In Polish
Overcup Dąb
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Oryza
dulcis ad cinerem
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Citroideae
Season and Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Willow Oak and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Willow Oak and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Willow Oak season is Spring and Fall and Sweet Lime season is Spring and Fall. The type of soil for Willow Oak is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Willow Oak is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Willow Oak and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Willow Oak and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Willow Oak height is 1,220.00 cm and width 910.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Willow Oak and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Willow Oak flower color: Red, Light Green and Chartreuse
Willow Oak leaf color: Green and Light Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Lime
Care of Willow Oak and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Willow Oak pruning is done cut main flower spike, Prune every year, 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 Willow 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.