Lime

Famous for adding a tropical taste to pies, margaritas, and other tasty foods, limes produce flavor-packed green fruits on a small, thorny, evergreen tree. The flowers are lightly fragrant compared to other citrus, but still add ambiance to the landscape in spring when the trees bloom. Limes grows best in a sunny spot with sandy or well-drained soil with a regular supply of moisture.

Gardeners can grow dwarf varieties indoors in cold-weather climates. As houseplants, limes like a very bright spot protected from hot or cold drafts. Allow the soil to dry somewhat between watering.

Light:

Sun

Zones:

10-11

Plant Type:

Fruit, Tree

Plant Height:

To 20 feet tall

Plant Width:

To 15 feet wide

Flower Color:

White Flowers

Bloom Time:

Spring, Summer

Landscape Uses:

Containers, Beds & Borders, Privacy

Special Features:

Flowers, Fragrant, Attracts Birds