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Citrus latifolia (Persian Lime)
This commonly found grocery store lime is a small tree, ideal as a container plant. It produces large green, seedless, and juicy fruits at the ends of its branches. Suitable for Zones 9–10.
Plant Characteristics
Pest Resistance: Very Good
Disease Resistance: Very Good
Drought Tolerance: Very Good
Heat Tolerance: Excellent
Humidity Tolerance: Excellent
Sun Tolerance: Excellent
Wet Soil Tolerance: Poor
Shade Tolerance: Fair
No Spray: Fair
Salt Tolerance: Fair
Thorns: Yes
Plant Type: Tree
Soil Type: Well-Drained
Edible Type: Fruit
Self-Fertile: Yes
Notes
Due to import restrictions, Persian Lime cannot be shipped to CA, PR, AZ, FL, TX, HI, or Europe.