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Lime Tree (Tahitian) 250mm
$49.00
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The lime for Adelaide. Nearly thornless, self-pollinating so one tree is all you need, with fragrant white blossom and a main crop from April to September plus a scattering of fruit the rest of the year. Brilliant in a big pot in a sunny, sheltered corner.
Why you'll love it
- One tree is enough — self-pollinating, so you do not need a pair.
- Nearly thornless — unlike most limes.
- Fragrant blossom — worth having near a door.
- Perfect in a pot — ideal for courtyards and small gardens.
- Fresh limes most of the year — main crop through autumn and winter.
Best for
- A large pot in a sunny sheltered corner
- Against a north-facing wall
- Courtyards
- Anyone who cooks
What you'll receive
Supplied in a 250 mm pot, currently approx 800 mm tall. Grown here in Adelaide and delivered to your door.
Plant details
| Pot size | 250 mm |
| Height now | approx 800 mm |
| Mature size | 2–5 m in the ground; 1.5–2 m in a pot |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Evergreen or deciduous | Evergreen |
| Position | Full sun, sheltered — a north-facing wall is ideal |
| Water | Regular — citrus like a steady drink |
| Frost | Give it a sheltered spot, or a pot you can move in winter |
| Pot size | 35 L or larger, in a citrus mix |
| Feeding | Spring and again in late summer |