Persian Lime is a well known fruit-producing evergreen shrub with sparse thorns and sweet-tart fruits that can be harvested starting late winter. The fragrant white flowers bloom in winter. The lemon-sized fruits are a cross between key lime and lemons, with thicker peels that ripen to yellow and are nearly seedless. Grows best in full sun and sandy to loamy well-drained acidic soils. Cannot tolerate frost. Persian Limes are the most common type sold in stores.
Dwarf Rootstalk selections are sold in GA ONLY.
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Height: |
15' - 20' (Dwarf Rootstalk 1 - 2') |
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Spread: |
15’ - 20' |
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Spacing: |
18' |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
9 - 11 |
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Culture: |
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Bloom Color: |
White |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Medium Maintenance. Susceptible citrus leaf miner, aphids. Root Rot may be a problem in poorly drained soils.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Wildlife Garden, Foundation Plantings, Hedges, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Lavender, Oregano, Alyssum
IMAGES: Photo by Georgia Grown Citrus, (2) Photoset by Chic Bee, (1) Persian Lime Tree In Flowerpot, (2) Persian Lime In Summer Monsoon
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
