Key limes are small citrus trees with highly fragrant white blossoms. They produce many delightful fruits which are excellent for cooking. In this region, they are best grown in pots so that they can be moved in and out as the temperatures dictate.
Latin Name
Citrus x aurantiifolia
Family
Rutaceae
Also Known As
Bartender's Lime
Type of Plant
Fruits
Tropical
Seasons
Summer
Specifications
Max Height: 12'
Max Spread: 8'
Uses
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Colors
Native Range
Southeast Asia
History
During his 1797 visit to Mount Vernon, Amariah Frost observed the curiosities of figs, raisins, limes, and oranges.
Other Details
Pollinator
Grown by Washington
Planted at Mount Vernon
Hardiness Zones
Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005
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