Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian Lime

Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian LimePersian 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

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.

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.