Thornless Key Limes holds all the same attributes as its kin, the Mexican Lime but without those aggravating thorns. Glossy foliage and fragrant blooms are a striking addition to the landscape and add a relaxed tropical feel. The small fruits, ranging in size of Ping-Pong balls to golf balls are greenish-yellow when fully mature and hold a distinct flavor prized for countless culinary uses.
Thornless Mexican Lime Dwarf
Citrus Aurantifolia
Thornless Mexican Lime Dwarf
Thornless Key Limes holds all the same attributes as its kin, the Mexican Lime but without those aggravating thorns. Glossy foliage and fragrant blooms are a striking addition to the landscape and add a relaxed tropical feel. The small fruits, ranging in size of Ping-Pong balls to golf balls are greenish-yellow when fully mature and hold a distinct flavor prized for countless culinary uses.
| Plant Type | Fruit, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 12 (50°F-60°F) |
| Flower Color | Yellow, White |
| Flower Season | Early Spring, Fall |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 10-15ft. in ground 6-8ft. in pots |
| Characteristics | Dwarf, Edible, Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries |
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | |
| Tolerance | Cold |
| Soil Type | Loam |
| Soil PH | Acid |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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