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Key Lime Tree

(key - lime | \ ˈkē - ˈlīm \)

When to Plant:

Spring

Harvest:

Fall

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Plant Height:

6-10'

Hardiness Zones:

Grow as Perennial in zones 8-12. Grow as Annual elsewhere. Find Your Zone

Planting Depth:

Deep enough so that the root ball is even with ground level.

Plant Spacing:

6-10'

Plant Type:

Bare Root

About

Key Lime trees produce small, round limes with a strong lime flavor. Its juices are well known for flavoring in cooking.

Key Lime trees have an upright habit, growing up to 6-10' tall. Can be maintained to desired shape and size with pruning in early spring. Expect to see blooms in spring and harvest in the fall.

Highlights

• Grow your own fresh fruit!
• Popular in cooking
• Great for containers
• Lovely in the landscape
• Easy to grow

Planting Care & Instructions

To plant: Find a full sun location that receives 6+ hours of direct sun per day. Dig a hole slightly larger than the spread of the plant's root system.

Place the plant in the center of the hole. Spread out the roots and back fill with soil. Firm the soil around the roots as you back fill. Water thoroughly at planting and as needed during the growth process. Add 2-3" of mulch to conserve moisture.

Continuing care: If growth stalls, it may be necessary to shift plant to larger container.

Fertilize every 4 months with citrus fertilizer. Contact your local county extension agent for diagnosis of suspected disease or other issues.

Growing Tips

Citrus is a sub-tropical plant. Most varieties are not cold tolerant. May survive 28ºF for several hours, but not for extended duration. Typically will not survive outdoors in USDA zone 7 and lower (north). Best left in mobile container to protect against the elements. Plant may be left outdoors year-round in USDA zones 8 and higher (south). Protect during extreme cold periods.

Water thoroughly, allowing soil to dry between watering. Does not tolerate standing water. Needs sunlight year-round.

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