Citrus x aurantiifolia
Lime, Mexican lime, Adam's apple, Key lime
Citrus Citrus
C. x aurantiifolia - C. x aurantiifolia is a tender, thorny, upright to rounded, evergreen shrub or small tree ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers in spring or summer followed by spherical green or yellow-green, edible fruit with sour, segmented flesh.
Citrus x aurantiifolia is: Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Rounded, Upright
White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Mature height is dependent upon rootstock. If espaliered, prune to shape in winter.
Seedlings may not come true type. Sow seed at 16C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus x aurantiifolia (Lime) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in full sun in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Self-fertile. Moderately drought tolerant but regular water is necessary for good fruit production. Will tolerate partial shade but fruit yields will decline. Rootstock will determine mature height. Choose a tree with a rootstock adapted to the type of soil available. Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light at 3C or higher. Feed every 2-3 weeks.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Citrus x aurantiifolia
Lime, Mexican lime, Adam's apple, Key lime
Citrus Citrus
C. x aurantiifolia - C. x aurantiifolia is a tender, thorny, upright to rounded, evergreen shrub or small tree ovate, glossy, dark green leaves and fragrant, white flowers in spring or summer followed by spherical green or yellow-green, edible fruit with sour, segmented flesh.
Garden origin
Evergreen
Flowers fragrant in spring and lemons have a citrus scent.
Rounded, Upright
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White in Spring; White in Summer
Dark-green in All seasons
Aphids , Caterpillars , Fruit tree red spider mite , Glasshouse red spider mite , Mealybugs , Scale insects
Thin fruit as required. Pruning group 1. Mature height is dependent upon rootstock. If espaliered, prune to shape in winter.
Seedlings may not come true type. Sow seed at 16C in spring. Take semi-ripe cuttings in summer.
Seed, Semi-hardwood cuttings
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Citrus x aurantiifolia (Lime) will reach a height of 5m and a spread of 3m after 10-20 years.
Architectural, Cake decoration, City, Conservatory, Containers, Cottage/Informal, Flavouring food and drinks, Indoor, Mediterranean
In frost-free areas, grow outdoors in full sun in well-drained, neutral to slightly acid soil. Self-fertile. Moderately drought tolerant but regular water is necessary for good fruit production. Will tolerate partial shade but fruit yields will decline. Rootstock will determine mature height. Choose a tree with a rootstock adapted to the type of soil available. Under glass or indoors, grow in loam-based compost in full light at 3C or higher. Feed every 2-3 weeks.
Clay, Loamy, Sandy
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Neutral
Full Sun
South, West
Sheltered
Tender in frost (H3)
Zone 11, Zone 10, Zone 9
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Hardiness: | Tender in frost (H3) | Tell us... |
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