Key Lime Tree – Citrus aurantiifolia

Key Lime is a popular citrus tree known for its small, aromatic fruit and classic tart lime flavor. The fruit is highly valued for Key lime pie, drinks, marinades, seafood, cooking, baking, and fresh lime juice.

Key Lime trees produce fragrant white citrus blooms, glossy evergreen foliage, and small green to yellow-green limes. This variety is a great choice for patio containers, edible landscapes, home gardens, small-space gardens, and citrus collections. Because Key Lime is more cold-sensitive than many other citrus varieties, it is best grown where it can be protected during freezing weather.

Plant Details:

• Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia

• Common Name: Key Lime, Mexican Lime

• Plant Type: Evergreen citrus tree

• Mature Size: Approximately 6–12 ft. tall and 4–8 ft. wide, depending on rootstock, pruning, and growing conditions

• USDA Zones: 9–11; may be grown in Zone 8 with strong freeze protection or in a container

• Sun Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Needs: Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

• Bloom Color: Fragrant white citrus blooms

• Fruit Color: Green to yellow-green when mature

• Fruit Flavor: Tart, aromatic, juicy, and flavorful

• Pollination: Self-pollinating

• Harvest Season: Often produces over a long season in warm climates, depending on growing conditions

• Uses: Key lime pie, drinks, limeade, seafood, marinades, cooking, baking, fresh juice, containers, patios, edible landscapes

• Cold Protection: Protect from freezing temperatures; container growing is a good option in colder areas

Key Lime is an excellent citrus choice for gardeners who want a flavorful lime tree for cooking, drinks, and desserts. Plant in full sun with good drainage and protect from hard freezes, especially in colder parts of North Florida.

Wholesale Available:
Wholesale pricing may be available for qualified nurseries. Please contact Advanced Nursery Growers for current availability, sizes, and pricing.

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We are not shipping at this time. This plant is available for pickup at our local nursery, Advanced Nursery Growers in DeFuniak Springs, Florida.

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