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Mexican Lime (Citrus aurantifolia 'Mexican')
Key Lime
Citrus aurantifolia 'Mexican'
Mexican Lime
Key Lime
Lime is a small twiggy tree with thorns. The fruit is small green to yellow. There is a thornless form.Flowers and fruit appear throughout the year but are most abundant from May to September
*COPY-18809* The lime ripens to full yellow and loses weight rapidly at normal room temperature in warm climates. In the home, the fruits can be held fresh for 2 or 3 weeks if kept in water in a closed jar.
Attracts BeesEdibleEvergreenFlavorFruitHeat TolerantSeaside tolerant
India, Southeast Asia
12 - 15 FT
6 - 12 FT
Y
Dark Green
Glossy : Leathery : Thick
Edible : Shrub : Small Tree : Tree
White with purple tinge
Spring : Fall
Average
Sun (minimum 8 hours direct sun)
Well-drained
Medium
Sunset Zones
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