Key Lime Tree

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Mexican Key Lime is the standard lime used in beverages and key lime pie. Known by many names, this small lime is also called a Mexican Lime, Bartender's Lime, and West Indian Lime . The small, rounded, yellow-green fruit is aromatic and tart. The fruit is smaller than a Bearss lime. A bushy, medium-sized tree that is cold sensitive and best grown in mild-winter climates. Self-fertile. Harvest fruit in Fall. Protect from cold temperatures below 32F. The mature height and fruit production of your citrus tree will depend on several environmental factors such as climate, light, soil type, texture, fertility and moisture, and pruning practices. Your citrus tree can easily be maintained at a smaller size with annual pruning. Show more