how wide do lime trees grow
If you're considering planting a lime tree in your New Zealand garden, one of the most common questions is, "how wide do lime trees grow?" Understanding the mature spread of lime trees helps with proper placement, ensures healthy growth, and makes garden planning a breeze. Lime trees are not only celebrated for their zesty fruit, but they also make attractive, evergreen focal points in both home orchards and smaller garden spaces.
Lime Bearss
The 'Bearss' Lime, also known as Persian or Tahitian lime, is a vigorous, nearly thornless citrus tree that thrives in New Zealand’s warmer regions. It produces medium-sized, seedless green limes with a tangy, juicy flavour ideal for cooking and drinks. This evergreen tree grows 3–5 m tall and can fruit year-round in favourable conditions.
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Lime Tahitian
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.
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