Citrus x aurantiifolia ~ Key Lime Size:1 GALLON DWARF ROOTSTALK Heavy clusters of garnet red

Heavy clusters of garnet red fringe-like flowers bloom from late winter through spring

IMAGES: Photos by Megan Hansen

COMPANION PLANTS:  Black-eyed Susan

The elliptical blue-green foliage turns yellow in the fall

(3) James St

Citrus x aurantiifolia ~ Key Lime Size:1 GALLON DWARF ROOTSTALK Heavy clusters of garnet redKey Lime is a vigorous fruit producing evergreen shrub with pleasantly aromatic deep green foliage that emerges with a purple tint and highly fragrant juicy fruits that ripen in winter. The lightly fragrant white flowers my bloom while the fruit is still ripening allowing for continuous harvest. The firm fruits have thin smooth peels that ripen to pale yellow and green yellow flesh that is very acidic and flavorful. Grows best in full sun and loamy