Key Lime Tree Size:15 Gallon container planting

container planting

Needs heat to sweeten fruit

With its radiant edges and symmetrical form

and smaller than Star Jasmine

Harvest in late summer

Key Lime Tree Size:15 Gallon container plantingMexican Key Lime is the standard lime used in beverages and key lime pie. Known by many names, this small lime is also called a Mexican Lime, Bartender's Lime, and West Indian Lime. The small, rounded, yellow green fruit is aromatic and tart. The fruit is smaller than a Bearss lime. A bushy, medium sized tree that is cold sensitive and best grown in mild winter climates. Self fertile. Harvest fruit in Fall. Protect from cold temperatures below 32F.