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lime tree for sale

If you’re searching for a lime tree for sale in New Zealand, you’ve found the right spot. Lime trees are a fantastic addition to any garden, offering both ornamental beauty and a source of fresh limes for your kitchen. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, growing your own lime tree is easy and rewarding. At our nursery, we offer a variety of top-performing lime trees suited to different climates and spaces, making it simpler than ever to bring home a thriving citrus plant.

Tilia europaea

Tilia europaea is a deciduous tree grown for its lush foliage and tidy form. The leaves emerge lime green in spring, quickly age to dark green, then develop tones in autumn before falling. It grows with a single trunk and a rounded crown to reach 5 m tall and 4 m wide. Tilia europaea is a highly aesthetic tree that is commonly grown as a specimen, used in avenue plantings, or included in a mixed planting in a larger garden.

Buy Tilia europaea

From $343.89

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 5.00 m

Spread: 4.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Garden uses: Avenues, Living areas, Parks, Specimen

Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Tilia cordata

Tilia cordata, commonly known as the Small Leaved Lime, is grown for its lush foliage and great form. The medium sized, heart-shaped leaves emerge in spring with a fresh, lime-green colour, then develop golden tones in autumn before falling. The branching habit is uniform which gives it a tidy and structured appearance overall as it grows to 10 m tall and 5 m wide. Tilia cordata is commonly grown as a specimen, used for avenue plantings, or included in a mixed planting in a larger garden.

Buy Tilia cordata

From $432.79

Suited to regions: All regions

Plant type: Trees

Height: 10.00 m

Spread: 5.00 m

Flowering time: Summer

Garden uses: Avenues

Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern

Why Grow Lime Trees in New Zealand?

Lime trees thrive in New Zealand’s temperate climate, especially in sheltered, sunny spots or in containers on patios and decks. With fragrant blossoms in spring and glossy evergreen foliage all year round, lime trees offer more than just delicious fruit. They can provide aesthetic value as a landscaping feature or serve as a productive edible plant for fresh, homegrown limes at your fingertips.

Best Lime Varieties to Grow

When selecting a lime tree for sale, it’s vital to choose a variety suited to your space and requirements. Two popular choices are the Lime Sublime – a compact, prolific fruiter ideal for pots or smaller gardens – and the Lime Tahitian, renowned for its juicy, seedless limes and vigorous growth. Both varieties are excellent options for New Zealand gardens, promising both flavour and reliability.

Where to Plant Your Lime Tree

Lime trees love warmth and sunlight, so select a north-facing location sheltered from winds and frosts. They grow best in well-drained soil enriched with compost. If your garden doesn’t offer ideal conditions, both Lime Sublime and Lime Tahitian can be grown successfully in large containers, giving you flexibility to move them indoors during colder months. Regular feeding and consistent watering will help ensure a healthy, abundant crop.

Companion Trees and Alternatives

If you’re interested in expanding your home orchard, consider adding other lime or ‘lime-like’ trees to your planting plan. The Tilia europaea, also known as the European Lime or Linden, brings stately shade and pollinator-friendly flowers to large gardens. The Tilia cordata and Tilia platyphyllos (Large-leaved Lime) offer similar ornamental and ecological benefits, thriving in well-drained soils with ample sun.

Lime Trees for Sale – Our Guarantee

When you purchase a lime tree for sale from our New Zealand nursery, you’re investing in quality. Every lime tree is grown locally and carefully nurtured for strong roots, vigorous growth, and healthy fruit production. Enjoy expert advice and support as you choose from our selection of premium lime trees, including sought-after varieties like Lime Sublime and Lime Tahitian.

Whether you’re passionate about growing your own food, landscaping your property with versatile citrus and ornamental trees, or simply love the fresh scent of lime blossoms, discover the perfect lime tree for sale in our online collection. Bring zest and beauty to your New Zealand garden today.

Contact us

Whether you need assistance finding the plant you’re looking for or you simply want to know more about who we are and what we do, we invite you to get in touch with us today. A member of The Plant Company team will get back in touch as soon as possible.