Thornless Key Lime

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Citrus aurantifolia - Key Lime (Mexican Lime)

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Key Lime, also known as Mexican Lime, is a small semi-dwarf tree that produces small fruit. It’s one of the best container plants, growing rapidly and producing well even at a young age. This tree typically bears the heaviest fruit in the fall and early winter. The Key Lime is the fruit used in the famous key lime pie, making it perfect for mixed drinks, and it’s an excellent addition when cooking fish. 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: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Fair
• No Spray: Very Good
• Salt Tolerance: Good
• Thorns: None
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Well-Drained
• Edible Type: Fruit
• Self-Fertile: Yes

This information is accurate to the best of our knowledge. Comments and opinions are always welcome.