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Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia), also known by other common names such as seedless lime, [2] Bearss lime [3] and Tahiti lime, [3] is a citrus fruit species of hybrid origin, known only in cultivation. [2] The Persian lime is a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon). [4] [5]
Ponderosa lemon trees are slow growing but reach a height of 12 to 24 feet (3.7 to 7.3 m) at maturity. The leaves are long, evergreen, glossy, and citron-like, being ovate elliptic in shape and lemon scented. [3] They have medium-thick branches with many spines. New growth is purple-tinged, as are the flowers. [4]
There are several species of citrus trees whose fruits are called limes, including the Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), Persian lime, Makrut lime (kaffir lime), finger limes, blood limes, and desert lime. Limes are a rich source of vitamin C, are sour, and are often used to accent the flavours of foods and beverages. They are grown year-round. [2]
Like most citrus trees, lemon trees prefer slightly acidic soil. Adding peat to a standard potting mix can help. Brown recommends using a 1:1 ratio of perlite, peat, and potting soil.
Lemon trees die when temperatures drop below 32°F, which is why most of us grow them in a pot. We bring them inside for the winter. Lemon trees thrive in temperatures between 70°F and 100°F.
A tree full of key limes in West Bengal, India. C. aurantiifolia is a shrubby tree, growing to 5 metres (16 feet), with many thorns. Dwarf varieties exist that can be grown indoors during winter months and in colder climates. Its trunk, which rarely grows straight, has many branches, and they often originate quite far down on the trunk.
The Meyer lemon fruit is yellow and rounder than a true lemon. [8] The skin is fragrant and thin, colored a deep yellow with a slight orange tint when ripe. Meyer lemon fruits have a sweeter, less acidic flavor than the more common Lisbon or Eureka supermarket lemon varieties. [8] The pulp is a dark yellow and contains up to 10 seeds per fruit.
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