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Key Lime

Citrus X Aurantifolia

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Overview

The Key Lime (Citrus x aurantifolia), a small, aromatic evergreen tree, grows up to 6 to 13 feet in height with a spread of 4 to 8 feet. It sports dense foliage and sharp thorns. This culinary gem produces small, green to yellow, 1-2 inch diameter fruits renowned for their tart flavor. Prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Hardy in USDA zones 9-11. Ideal for container growth in cooler climates.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–11Type Tree
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — is a fruit-bearing treasure of the subtropical garden landscape

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae

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Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — white flowers in the garden; its evergreen foliage is comprised of aromatic
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — requiring protection when temperatures drop below freezing
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — This tree is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11 and is somewhat cold-sensitive; requiring protection when
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — making it an ideal choice for residential gardens with limited space; green to yellow-green fruit
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — offering both visual appeal and practical bounty
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — This culinary gem produces small, green to yellow, 1-2 inch diameter fruits renowned for their tart flavor, image 62
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — green to yellow-green fruit
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — It sports dense foliage and sharp thorns; harvesting can occur multiple times a year, image 61
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — and ample sunlight for this sun-loving citrus to thrive
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — green to yellow-green fruit; typically around 32&deg;F.<br><br>A Key Lime tree can be a focal point in an edible landscape
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — the Key Lime excites with delicate white blossoms that exude a sweet fragrance
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — requiring protection when temperatures drop below freezing; tree with white blooms
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — making it an ideal choice for residential gardens with limited space
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — This tree is suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 9 through 11 and is somewhat cold-sensitive
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — Its evergreen foliage is comprised of aromatic; offering both visual appeal and practical bounty
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — grows up to 6 to 13 feet in height with a spread of 4 to 8 feet
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — consider sufficient space for mature spread; white flowers in the garden
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — measuring 1 to 2 inches in diameter; tree for full
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — The Key Lime (Citrus x aurantifolia); this culinary gem produces small, green to yellow, 1-2 inch diameter fruits renowned
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — This culinary gem produces small, green to yellow, 1-2 inch diameter fruits renowned for their tart flavor; consider
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — the Key Lime excites with delicate white blossoms that exude a sweet fragrance; is a fruit-bearing treasure of the
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — tree for full; and ample sunlight for this sun-loving citrus to thrive
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — attracting pollinators to the garden, image 44
Key Lime (Citrus X Aurantifolia) — white flowers in the garden
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