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Mexican Key Lime Semi-Dwarf Tree

Citrus Aurantifolia

$120.00

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

  • Size: Single 5 Gallon
  • Shipping Size: Semi-Dwarf – 25″-35″ tall (excluding pot)
  • Growing Zones: 9-11
  • Mature Height: 6-12′
  • Does Not Ship To:  Alaska, Hawaii, Louisiana, Texas, Florida and Arizona.

Features: 

  • 2-3 Year Old Tree
  • Fruits in just 1-2 years
  • Known as the Mexican Lime, or Key Lime in Florida, or “Bartenders Lime”.
  • Fragrant Flowers
  • Fruit is small, golf ball sized.
  • Preferred fruit of Bartenders & bakers
  • Frost sensitive, protect from frost or sub freezing temperatures.
  • Very juicy. Perfect for drinks, dessert, baking & garnish

Care Tip

Water Citrus regularly during the first growing season to establish a deep extensive root system.

Details

Light NeedsFull Sun
Bloom ColorWhite
Growth HabitTall, Upright
Box Dimensions11.25 × 11.25 × 47 in
Item Weight20 lbs

Growing Zones

USDA Growing Zone Map
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