They make great plants for hedging, espalier training or as specimen trees. The tree will produce fruit in its first year after planting and fruit production will increase every year. Proper maintenance is key to supporting and encouraging plant health for a productive citrus harvest. The Tahitian Lime Tree is considered to be the best choice of Lime due to it being more cold tolerant than other species. It is easy to grow, generally pest and disease free, and it has larger, seedless fruits that have a less acidic flavour than the Key Lime.
The glossy, evergreen foliage looks great all year round and provides a wonderful backdrop for the fragrant, white flowers and edible green fruits. The fruits can be left on the tree so there will always be a lime ready to pick and use in your drink! They have the strongest, classic lime flavour when green but they are at their juiciest when left to ripen to yellow.
We have a wide range of Tahitian Lime Trees to suit all budgets and sites. We have specimens with the natural spreading habit or, you could choose one that has been pruned into a truly designer tree. You could even choose a bushy plant that you can train yourself — we would be happy to advise you on how to do this. It is important to note that we do not import any of our Tahitian Lime Trees, all our stock has been propagated, and grown on site. Lime Trees that are grown in Europe and exported around the world are being closely monitored and controlled as they are considered to be a potential host plant for a devastating disease called Xylella.
When you purchase a tree from us you can rest assured that there is no risk of introducing Xylella to your garden. It is hardy throughout most areas of Australia so can be grown outside all year round. If you live in an area that does experience frost it is best to plant your tree in a container so that it may be transferred indoors over winter. This means that they will not come true if grown from seed.
The only way to propagate a true Tahitian Lime Tree is by semi-hardwood cuttings, grafting or air-layering.
We are one of the leading suppliers of Tahitian Lime Trees in Australia. We are fully licensed by the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage to sustainably harvest several species and we are proud to say that we have one of the largest ranges of Tahitian Lime Trees. Tahitian Lime peel is the source of Lime essential oil. It has a fragrance that is used for scenting a variety of cosmetic products and its many therapeutic uses.
Tahitian Lime oil is frequently used in natural cleaning products as it is an excellent degreaser; it is also anti-fungal, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial therefore making it an excellent disinfectant. The Tahitian Lime Tree can be planted in any moist but well drained soil.
It prefers a pH that is neutral or slightly acidic and a sunny position that is sheltered from the wind. Although The Tahitian Lime needs a moist soil to grow at its best, it does not like to have its roots sat in water. Therefore, the addition of sand or gravel to the planting hole or potting mix is essential.
Container grown plants should be raised slightly off the ground so that the water is able to drain freely from the base of the pot. Trees that are planted into the ground will require regular watering over the first few months, just until the soil has settled into place around the roots.
You can then slowly reduce the frequency of watering as the plant becomes more established. Growing Persian or Bearss Limes requires a semi- to tropical climate. Once established, Lime Trees planted into the ground will only require water during prolonged dry spells.
Container grown specimens should be watered regularly to ensure the soil does not dry out. Trees should be fed four times a year with an all-purpose or Citrus specific formula. The fruits can be harvested at any time of year.
They are fine to be left on the tree until needed but do take care to remove any that are old enough to be showing signs of rot.
Although not necessary for a healthy tree, Lime trees respond well to pruning and they can be trained into wonderful specimen trees, hedges and espaliers. Pruning can be carried out anytime prior to the main flowering season in Winter but, as The Tahitian Lime can flower on and off throughout the year this can be difficult to judge.
The thing to bear in mind is that pruning removes flowers and therefore fruit for the coming season, so choose a flower free period if possible to carry out any pruning. That being said, the tree looked healthy. After repotting it, the tree is still looking great and has two blooms on it, which I think are on the lemon side of the tree.
I am very satisfied with my purchase. I was very happy at the condition that the tree arrived in. It was well packed and protected and the soil was still wet.
Great experience and product as first time buyer. Tree arrived healthy overall had a few dried up brown leaves and even had some little budding fruits. Today it has actually grown to nickel sizes Happy with it so far and looking forward to it fruiting this year hopefully. It came with teeny little limes already growing and very healthy shiny leaves. Plant Care Resource Center. We've determined you're in Growing Zone Planting Elsewhere? Call us at A Lemon tree and a Lime tree twisted together in one pot.
See how our plants are shipped to you! Product Variant ft. Quantity Add to Cart. Product Details. Mature Height: 8 ft. Why Fast-Growing-Trees. Customer Reviews. Customer Photos. Reviews Questions. Title of Review. How was your overall experience? Do you recommend this product? The dwarf lime tree height is just around 6 to 10 feet when planted directly in the ground and can be kept lower when planted in a pot.
Both the Lemon and Lime trees are evergreen, meaning you can just sit down and relax as you enjoy gazing at the green leaves that never wither no matter what season it is. Be amazed by the white, tiny, beautiful blossoms that turn into lemons or limes when the fruiting season begins. Aside from the aesthetic appeal the lemon lime fruit tree gives your house, it also emits a refreshing floral, citrusy scent that leaves your house smelling good all the time.
Whether you pick a lemon or lime tree, rest assured that you will not find it hard to grow them. Also, the benefits of growing them are fully rewarding. You can use the fruits from dwarf lemon lime tree or hybrid lemon lime tree to season and add flavor to your fish, seafood, chicken and other meat dishes.
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