Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime'
Scientific Name: Citrus x aurantiifolia
Also Known As
- Key Lime
Plant type
shrub, fruit / vegetable
size
- H: 6'-13'
- W: 5'-10'
planting zones
- 10a-11
Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime' plant details
Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime' is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime'
- Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
- Plant family: rutaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 5 FT - 10 FT - wide, 6 FT - 13 FT - tall
- Flowers: white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: container plant, fragrant, houseplant, long-blooming, tropical-looking, year round interest
GROWING CONDITIONS for Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime'
- USDA Zones: 10a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Resistant to: verticillium wilt
- Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime' plant
How to Grow Citrus aurantifolia 'Key Lime'
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
- rich
Special Situation
- verticillium wilt resistant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- white
Fruit
- yellow
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- evergreen
Texture
- glossy
Landscape groups by tags
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
5a-10b
Size
Height: 6'-15'
Width: 4'-8'
- sun - mostly shade
- regular - drought tolerant
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
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Size
Height: 8'-15'
Width: 8'-15'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular
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Plant Type
Tree
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 15'-30'
Width: 12'-25'
- sun - mostly sun
- regular - occasional
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Plant Type
Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6'-10'
Width: 6'-10'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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