Lime – Tahitian

Description

Lime – Tahitian

Citrus sp.

HEIGHT: 3m tall

WIDTH: 3m tall

*height & width at maturity

FRUIT: Dark green, rounded fruit; very juicy & mostly seedless. Cropping from late Autumn

POLLINATION: Self-pollinating

DESCRIPTION: Dark green, glossy foliage with green, round fruit that will ripen to yellow if left on the tree. Develops white perfumed flowers in Summer. Perfect for containers or for espaliered uses

TOLERANCES: Will tolerate full sun & most soil conditions. Requires good drainage.

TREE CARE: Feed heavily throughout the year. For best results use a citrus specific fertiliser.

PESTS AND DISEASES: Citrus leaf miner, two-spotted mite, Gall wasp, scale, Melanose. Use appropriate treatment if detected. Growing in ideal conditions will prevent insect attack

FORM: Rounded. Although, can be pruned to the desired shape such as espaliered

FLOWERS: White, fragrant

GROWTH RATE: Moderate