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Tahitian Lime Tree

Lime Tahitian

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The 'Tahitian' Lime is a popular and quick-growing shrub that bears masses of medium-sized fruit that are juicy, strongly scented, and have that typical lime flavour. They begin green in summer and ripen to pale yellow in winter. This heavy-cropping, evergreen typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide, but can be trimmed as necessary. 'Tahitian' Limes are commonly included in a mixed planting or maintained either in a container or in a courtyard garden.

  • Suited to regions:
    Subtropical, Temperate
  • Plant type:
    Citrus
  • Height:
    3.00 m
  • Spread:
    3.00 m
  • Flowering time:
    Summer
  • Tolerances:
    Coastal, Hardy
  • Garden uses:
    Containers, Living areas, Parks, Pool areas, Screening, Specimen
  • Garden styles:
    Backyard, City & Courtyard, Coastal, Frontyard, Modern

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