Mexico Lime Tree
Price range: ₨1,000 through ₨2,000
The Mexico lime tree, also known as the Mexican lime or Key lime (Citrus aurantiifolia), is a small, productive citrus tree prized for its aromatic, tangy fruits.
Tree Information
- Origin: Native to Southeast Asia and spread to the Caribbean and Florida.
- Chill hours: Requires minimal chill hours, typically less than 100 hours.
- Altitude: Thrives best at low altitudes, generally below 1000 meters.
- Pollination: Primarily self-pollinating but can benefit from insect pollinators like bees.
- Tree size: Small to medium-sized, usually growing 3 to 5 meters tall.
- Harvest time: Fruits mature approximately 6 to 9 months after flowering, with peak harvest in summer and fall.
- Usage of fruits: Used in beverages, desserts (notably Key lime pie), cooking, and as a flavoring agent.
- Fruits and flavor: Small, round green to yellow fruit with thin skin; flavor is tart, acidic, and aromatic.