Citrus aurantiifolia
KEY LIME, WEST INDIAN LIME
Rutaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

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Origins: Tropical Asia

Other Botanical Names: Citrus acida, C. hystrix ssp. acida, C. lima, C. limetta var. aromatica, C. medica var. acida, Limonia aurantiifolia

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Citrus aurantiifolia
KEY LIME, WEST INDIAN LIME
Rutaceae

 

Photo coming
  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind
5m
Plant habit
 
5m

FEATURES

Flowers: strongly fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid spring to late summer

Leaves: aromatic; dark green

Ornamental Fruit: yellow

Bark & Stems: thorns

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & mediterranean designs

Uses: formal screen, informal screen, barrier, large planter, espalier, topiary

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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