Citrus Trees, Trees
Mexican Key Lime Semi-Dwarf Tree
Citrus Aurantifolia$89.00
The Mexican Key Lime semi-dwarf tree is a fast growing lime tree. It is an all time favorite known for producing its small juicy limes used for garnishing drinks, baking and teas. Sometimes called the Bartender’s Lime.
Availability: In stock
Description
- Single 5 Gallon
- Known as the Mexican Lime, or Key Lime in Florida, or “Bartenders Lime”.
- Vigorous grower, grows to a moderate 6-12′ tall tree.
- Fragrant Flowers
- Fruit is small, golf ball sized.
- Prefered fruit of Bartenders & bakers
- Frost sensitive, protect from frost or sub freezing temperatures.
- Very juicy. Perfect for drinks, dessert, baking & garnish
- Citrus arrives 30″-36″ tall (excluding can height)
- Grafted onto semi-dwarf C-35 rootstock.
- We can not ship citrus trees to Hawaii, Texas, Florida, Louisiana, Arkansas and Arizona.
Care Tip
GENERAL CARE INSTRUCTIONS : Water Citrus regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system. Once the citrus tree is established you can reduce the amount of water being used. To encourage healthy new growth, add a general purpose fertilizer before spring time and prune during winter.Details
| Growth Habit | Tall, Upright |
| Box Dimensions | 11.25 × 11.25 × 47 in |
| Item Weight | 20 lbs |
Growing Zones
| degrees(F) | Zone | degrees(C) |
|---|---|---|
| -40 to -30 | 3 | -40 to -34.4 |
| -30 to -20 | 4 | -40 to -34.4 |
| -20 to -10 | 5 | -28.9 to -23.3 |
| -10 to 0 | 6 | -23.3 to -17.8 |
| 0 to 10 | 7 | -17.8 to -12.2 |
| 10 to 20 | 8 | -12.2 to -6.7 |
| 20 to 30 | 9 | -6.7 to -1.1 |
| 30 to 40 | 10 | -1.1 to 4.4 |
| 40 to 50 | 11 | 4.4 to 10 |
