This charming dwarf variant of the popular Tahitian Lime is a compact, evergreen tree adorned with glossy leaves, occasional thorns, and fragrant creamy-white blossoms. Its medium-sized, round green fruit boasts a thin skin and juicy, seedless acidic flesh, perfect for picking in winter before ripening to yellow. Ideal for garnishing cocktails, juicing, desserts, or adding zest to Asian cuisine. It makes an excellent feature tree in smaller gardens as well as great to be frowning in a pot.
Preferred Climate Tropical, Subtropical, Warm Temperate
Grown From Marcot
Max Height can be kept 1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)
Can it Handle Frosts? Yes, protect when young
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions QLD Only
Suitability in Pots Yes with 30L+ Pot
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 1-2Year
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Perfect Drainage
Harvest all year