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Thornless Key Lime

Scientific Name: Citrus x aurantiifolia [thornless]

Also Known As

  • Citrus aurantifolia [thornless]

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 4'-15'
  • W: 3'-15'

planting zones

  • 8a-10b

Thornless Key Lime plant details

Thornless Key Lime is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Thornless Key Lime

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 3 FT - 15 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Thornless Key Lime

USDA Zones: 8a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

This unique variety is prized for its very aromatic, flavorful and juicy greenish-yellow fruit. Wonderful for juice, flavorings and the famous Key Lime pie, this easy to grow and harvest variety will produce fruit year-around. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.

Gardening facts about Thornless Key Lime plant

How to Grow Thornless Key Lime

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
  • Special Situation

    • verticillium wilt resistant

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • white
  • Fruit

    • yellow
    • green
  • Flower Season

    • spring
  • Foliage Season

    • evergreen

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