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orange lime tree

If you’re searching for a unique addition to your New Zealand garden, the orange lime tree stands out for both its ornamental appeal and zesty fruiting potential. Often cherished by home gardeners and landscape designers, orange lime trees are a delightful hybrid citrus, sometimes called the 'limonia.' With their glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant blossoms, and tangy, orange-fleshed limes, these trees make a standout choice for productive home orchards, patio containers, and edible landscapes.

A Liquidambar 'Gumball' tree with fabulous autumn colours.

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'

Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball' is a small tree grown for its form and fantastic autumn colours. This popular ornamental tree features leaves that emerge lime green in spring, darken during summer, then change to a myriad of orange-red and dark purple colours in autumn before falling.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Trees
Height: 2.75 m
Spread: 2.75 m
Garden uses: Parks, Specimen
Garden styles: Alpine, Architectural, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
Pyracantha 'Brilliant' red berries with lush green foliage.

Pyracantha 'Brilliant' (Fire Thorn)

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Pyracantha 'Brilliant' is an attractive shrub grown for its decorative berries. Clusters of dainty, white flowers are borne in spring and result in masses of orange-red berries in autumn and winter. The berries are colourful and are great for attracting birds. The dark green leaves are lush and aesthetic in their own right.

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Suited to regions: All regions
Plant type: Shrubs
Height: 2.00 m
Spread: 2.00 m
Flowering time: Spring
Tolerances: Hardy, Wind
Garden uses: Hedging, Pool areas, Topiary
Garden styles: Alpine, Backyard, City & Courtyard, Cottage, Formal, Frontyard, Japanese, Modern
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Choisya ternata with lush foliage and white flowers.
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A Parrotia persica 'Pendula' specimen tree with pendulous green foliage.
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Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) fruit with yellow flesh cut in half.
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Citrus australasica, commonly known as the Finger Lime or Caviar Lime, is an evergreen shrub grown for its unusual fruit, which is regarded as a food...

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A Parrotia persica (Persian Ironwood) specimen tree with colourful, orange foliage in autumn.
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A 'Tahitian' Lime tree with green fruit and lush, green foliage.
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'Bearss' Lime green fruit.
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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...

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Orange 'Washington Navel' orange fruit.
Orange 'Washington Navel'

The 'Washington Navel' orange is the most famous navel orange variety, celebrated for its sweet flavour, seedless fruit, and easy-to-peel skin. This...

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Orange 'Harwood Late' orange fruit.
Orange 'Harwood Late'

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Orange 'Barnfield' is a premium navel orange variety prized for its excellent flavour, seedless fruit, and reliable crops. This outstanding citrus...

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Tilia cordata

Tilia cordata (Small Leaved Lime) is a majestic deciduous tree admired for its symmetrical form, heart shaped green leaves, and highly fragrant pale...

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Nandina 'Lemon And Lime' plant in a garden with lush foliage.
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'Cara Cara' orange fruit.
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Melia azedarach tree.
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Acer palmatum 'Ukon'

Acer palmatum 'Ukon' is a distinctive Japanese Maple admired for its unusual lime green foliage that brings fresh colour to the garden. New leaves...

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Liquidambar styraciflua 'Gumball'

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What is an Orange Lime Tree?

An orange lime tree is a captivating citrus varietal developed by crossing a lime with an orange, resulting in a tree prized for its vigorous growth, glossy leaves, and clusters of strikingly aromatic white flowers. Its fruit has a refreshing balance of sweetness and tang, more complex than a standard lime and less sharp than a true orange. This makes the orange lime tree perfect for culinary uses—slice them into salads, muddle for cocktails, or use the juice to brighten up desserts.

Growing Conditions for Orange Lime Trees in New Zealand

Orange lime trees thrive in New Zealand’s warm, sheltered spots with well-drained soils and full sun. Whether you’re in Northland or down in Canterbury, select a frost-free location for best year-round growth. Young trees benefit from regular watering and citrus fertiliser, especially during their formative first years. With proper pruning, you can even keep your orange lime tree compact for hedges, screening, or productive patio growing.

If you love versatile citrus, don’t miss our Lime Sublime—another exceptional lime tree ideal for New Zealand gardens.

Great Companion Plants and Landscape Uses

The orange lime tree isn’t just a star on its own—it pairs beautifully with fragrant shrubs and striking feature trees. For sensory-rich borders, consider planting alongside Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine), a shrub admired for its glossy leaves and scented white flowers, or Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange), which brings a lively citrus fragrance and year-round foliage colour to your landscape. For larger spaces, dramatic trees such as Ulmus glabra horizontalis (Scotch Elm) or Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ) offer contrasting structure and seasonal interest.

Care and Maintenance Tips

Keep your orange lime tree healthy and productive with regular mulching to preserve moisture and suppress weeds. Prune in late winter to maintain shape and remove deadwood. Regular pest checks are important, as citrus can sometimes attract scale insects or aphids. Organic sprays or beneficial insects can keep your tree thriving without chemicals.

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Ready to add an orange lime tree to your home or lifestyle block? Explore our curated selection, perfect for sustainable gardeners and food lovers alike. With the right care, your tree can reward you with fragrant blossoms, glossy greenery, and delicious fruit season after season. And if you’re expanding your plant palette, don’t forget to browse options like Murraya paniculata (Orange Jessamine), Choisya ternata (Mexican Mock Orange), or discover the timeless beauty of Ulmus glabra horizontalis (Scotch Elm) and Sorbus aucuparia Scarlet King (Rowan Tree NZ).

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