Key Lime Tree Plant Live Citrus Fruiting Indoor/Outdoor 12 In-5 FT Tall Potted

Description: Key Lime Tree Harvesting limes can be a bit tricky since they are harvested prior to ripening for us to get the perfect blend of sweetness and tartness that is unique to its kind. To make it easy, the time from bud to harvest is generally 3-4 months.To determine if your limes are ready for harvesting, check if the rind color has turned from dark green to light green, feels smooth to the touch and gives a little when gently squeezed. Once you find a lime that passes the physical inspection, snip or gently twist from the stem and cut it open. If the juice is appropriate then it is time to harvest but if there is not enough juice, you need to wait a few more days before harvesting. Bear in mind that like other citrus fruits Key limes do not ripen once picked off the tree so you have to be sure that the juice and taste are satisfactory before harvesting the rest of the fruits.Since Key lime trees are heavily laden with thorns, be cautious when harvesting limes and use a decent pair of leather gloves to avoid getting pricked and scratched. Pick the low hanging fruits first since there is more danger of severe damage from frost or soil-based fungus to fruits closer to the ground. Fruits that grew higher in the tree are less likely to be damaged. You can either use a gardening tool to snip the fruit, or you can simply hand pick the fruit by firmly grasping it in one hand and gently twisting and pulling to remove from the branch. Take some care when harvesting the fruit and placing in a container since bruised or damaged limes will not keep well.The Key Lime Tree is bushy and has spindling branches that has short to medium length thorns. Key Lime Trees produce small white flowers that emit a spectacular aromatic scent that can last an entire season. This lime tree fruit has an invigorating blend of acidity and sweetness that is unlike any other lime.Growing citrus trees comes with many benefits. Citrus trees are easy to grow, produce a pleasant, fresh fragrance, and the fruit can be used for cooking, mixing drinks, baking and even cleaning. All of these benefits can be said for the Key Lime tree.The Key Lime Tree is native to the small islands on the southern tip of eastern Florida. Key Lime trees are relatively small and seldom reach 12 ft in height. This hardy citrus tree is naturally resistant to pests and diseases and can adapt to many types of soil. It is bushy and has spindling branches that has short to medium length thorns. Key Lime Trees produce small white flowers that emit a spectacular aromatic scent that can last a whole season through.Another notable aspect of this type of lime trees is that they are self-pollinating; meaning you only need one tree for it to bear fruits. All you have to do is take one flower from your tree and swab it over the other blooms and pollination process is already underway.Key Lime tree – including the dwarf key lime tree – produces small, just about 1 ½ to 2 inches in diameter, and round to oblong fruit that has an invigorating blend of acidity and sweetness that is unique and unlike any other lime in the world. The rind of Key Lime is thin and smooth, and the color is deep green when unripe that turns to pale green when ready to be harvested. It also has 10 to 15 seeds that are polyembryonic. Damaged leaves or small branch breakage can be a normal part of the shipping process and does not affect the health of the plant. Just trim off any damaged leaves or stems and the tree will grow new leaves. If you receive a tree that has been damaged by the shipping carrier, or arrives in poor condition, please save the packaging and contact us immediately. You must contact us within three days of the arrival of the damaged tree. We require photos of the entire tree and the container along with a photo of the box the tree was shipped in. Once we receive photos of the tree and box we will be happy to resolve your issue. Plants are living things and will need proper care and nutrients to acclimate to their new environments. Neglect or purchasing plants that are not suitable for your growing zone or soil type are not included in this guarantee. Leaf yellowing is a natural process that does not affect the health of the plant. Just prune any yellow or dried leaves and new leaves will grow to replace them. Plants are living things and will need proper care and nutrients to acclimate to their new environments. Neglect or purchasing plants that are not suitable for your growing zone or soil type are not included in this guarantee.We under no circumstances implies or expresses any warranty as to the fruit production of the trees or plants sold. Some trees or plants may produce no fruit or flowers due to customer growing practices, inadequate pollination, unsuitable soil, or variations in weather. We cannot guarantee that any tree sold on our site will arrive with blooms or fruit.PaymentPayment accepted through Paypal.Shipping We do not offer local pickup or combines shipping. We do not ship to APO's. We shipping to PO Boxes. We only ship to the lower 48 states and do not ship to Alaska/Hawaii, US Protectorates, APO/FPO, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands (U.S.), Bermuda, Greenland, Mexico, Saint Pierre and MiquelonReturn We want you to be happy with your purchase. You may return items in its original condition within 30 days. Please to process a return.

Price: 79.95 USD

Location: Vero Beach, Florida

End Time: 2024-12-11T13:14:35.000Z

Shipping Cost: 14.95 USD