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    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

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    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

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    The Key Lime is known by a number of names such as Bartender's Lime and Mexican Lime. Oval leaves and thorny stems yield fruit that is wildly aromatic and daintier than store-bought limes. Keep Key Lime above 60°F and it will repay you with an abundant supply of fruit for yourself and your friends.

    By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

    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

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    Zones

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

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    Size

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 6'-10'

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    • sun
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    Plant Type

    Tree, Shrub, Fruit / Vegetable

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 8'-10'

    Width: 5'-12'

    • sun - mostly shade
    • regular
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