Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season.
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Watering
Water when the top inch of soil is dry.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to partial shade.
| Type | Fruit-bearing |
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| Lifespan | 20–30 years |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 6–12 ft |
| Max Width | 6–8 ft |
9-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
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Thornless Key Lime / Mexican Lime Tree - For Sale from Everglades Farms, Florida
Product Overview:
The Thornless Key Lime, also known as the Mexican Lime Tree, is a must-have addition to your garden for those who love fresh, home-grown limes. Enjoy the convenience of a thornless variety, making harvesting easier and safer.
Key Features:
- Thornless Variety: Unlike traditional key lime trees, this thornless variety offers a hassle-free harvesting experience.
- Cold Sensitivity: This tree is very cold-sensitive, similar to the traditional Key Lime. It requires protection from freezing temperatures to thrive.
- Year-Round Harvest: Enjoy a continuous supply of delicious limes throughout the year.
- Propagation Method: Propagated from cuttings, ensuring true-to-type fruit production.
Growing and Care Instructions:
- Soil and Watering: Plant in well-drained, fertile soil. Regular watering is essential, especially during the growing season.
- Sunlight Requirements: Thrives in full sun, ensuring robust growth and fruit production.
- Temperature Tolerance: Very sensitive to cold temperatures. Protect the plant from frost and freezing conditions.
- Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer during the growing season to encourage vigorous growth and healthy fruit development.
- Pruning: Minimal pruning is required. Prune to maintain shape and remove any diseased or dead branches, which helps improve air circulation and reduces the risk of disease.
Special Considerations:
- Cultivated in Florida: Our Thornless Key Lime Trees are grown in the premium plant nursery at Everglades Farms in Homestead, Florida, benefiting from the region's ideal subtropical climate.
- Shipping Restrictions: Due to USDA regulations, we do not ship this tree outside the State of Florida.
- Shipping Details: Shipped in sturdy plastic containers to ensure the tree's roots remain healthy and ready for transplantation upon arrival.
Tree Size and Harvest Information:
- When to Expect Fruit: Typically bears fruit within 1-2 years.
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Average Nursery Time According to Tree Size:
- 1-2 feet: 6 months (ships in a 1-gallon container)
- 2-3 feet: 12-18 months (ships in a 2 or 3-gallon container)
- 3-4 feet: 18-24+ months (ships in a 3-gallon container)
- Mature Tree Size (Approx. 10 years): 12-14 feet
- Seeds Per Fruit: 3-8 seeds
Why Choose Everglades Farm?
- Quality Assurance: We ensure our plants are healthy and ready to thrive in your garden.
- Sustainability: Our nursery practices eco-friendly methods to support sustainable agriculture.
- Customer Support: Expert guidance and support to help you succeed in growing your Thornless Key Lime Tree.
Order Today to Enjoy Fresh Limes:
Enhance your garden with the Thornless Key Lime / Mexican Lime Tree from Everglades Farms. Enjoy the convenience of thornless harvesting and the delight of fresh limes all year round. Order your tree today and bring a touch of the tropics to your outdoor space!