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The Key lime tree (also referred to in the vernacular as the “Mexican lime”) is a slender tree which grows to heights of 2.0–4.0 m (6.6–13.1 ft), bears scentless flowers (with white stems and yellow anthers) that mature into fruits, singly, in pairs or in larger clusters. The fruit, which is generally 25–51 mm (0.98–2.01 in) in ...
Ahead, seasoned lime-growing experts reveal their best tips for growing a lime tree indoors, from planting to pruning. Meet the Expert Eva Ward , co-owner of Ward’s Nursery and Garden Center
Trees can reach heights of up to 25 m (82 ft) and come with alternate, compound leaves. The leaves have four elliptic leaflets which are 5–12.5 cm (2.0–4.9 in) long and 2.5–5 cm (0.98–1.97 in) wide. They are typically dioecious plants, though autogamous trees occur from time to time.
The Key lime or acid lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia or C. aurantifolia) is a citrus hybrid (C. hystrix × C. medica) native to tropical Southeast Asia. It has a spherical fruit, 2.5–5 centimetres (1–2 inches) in diameter. The Key lime is usually picked while it is still green, but it becomes yellow when ripe.
“Once a tree has matured enough, there's still annual pruning and maintenance—but the amount does reduce with time.” Related: 14 Trees to Beautify Your Front Yard How to Espalier
The fruit and flower of a Persian lime (Citrus × latifolia) Makrut lime fruit. A lime is a citrus fruit, which is typically round, lime green in colour, 3–6 centimetres (1.2–2.4 in) in diameter, and contains acidic juice vesicles.
The Persian lime is a triploid cross between Key lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia) and lemon (Citrus × limon). [4] [5] Although there are other citrus species that are referred to as "limes", the Persian lime is the most widely cultivated lime species commercially, [6] and accounts for the largest share of the fruits sold as limes. The fruit ...
Tilia, genus of lime trees; Limetree Records, subsidiary of Timeless Records This page was last edited on 29 ...