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Lime
Citrus aurantiifolia
Also known as: Key lime, lime tree, Persian lime
Compact evergreen citrus tree producing small tart green fruit. Most cold-sensitive of common citrus. Key lime and Persian lime are popular varieties.
Growing Requirements
SunFull Sun
WaterMedium
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing96–180″
Row Spacing96–180″
Planting Depth—
Height72–180″
Spread72–144″
✓ Container Friendly✗ Not Raised Bed Friendly
Planting Schedule
Transplant Outdoors
2–9 weeks after last frost
Days to Harvest
730–1095 days
Zone Suitability
USDA Hardiness Zones
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
Zones 9–11
Can overwinter in appropriate zones
Perennial in zones 9–11
Most cold-sensitive common citrus — protect below 32°F. Grow in containers and bring indoors in zones below 9. Self-fertile.
Companion Plants
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