Dwarf Key Lime
- SKU: 13884
- For each offer ordered, get 1 plant
- Zones: 9 - 10 (30° F.)
- Height: 4 - 6 feet
- Light Required: Full sun to partial shade.
- Plants are not available in AZ CA FL LA SC TX
Dwarf Key Lime
- SeasonSpring
- Unit of Measure1 plant
- FormUpright, spreading.
- LightFull sun to partial shade.
- Height4 - 6 feet
- Spread4 - 6 feet
- Spacing1 plant per pot. If planting in the ground in zones 9 - 10, space 6 feet.
- Zones9 - 10 (30° F.)
- FoliageShiny, dark green, evergreen foliage.
- Flower FormFragrant.
- ColorWhite blossoms.
- BloomsSpring.
- FruitTender and juicy; very few seeds. Fruits are about the size of a golf ball.
- Soil RequirementsWell-drained, rich, moist, sandy loam soil.
- Growth RateModerate growth rate.
- PruningTo shape and keep at a desired size.
- PollinatorSelf-pollinating. Will need to hand polinate if the plant blossoms indoors.
- CommentsNothing freshens the air like the pleasant fresh citrus fragrance given off by the beautiful, waxy white blossoms of these unique tropical plants. Move to a bright light indoors for the winter.
- YieldVaries.
- Botanical NameCitrus aurantifolia 'Key of Mexican'.
- Size3/4 inch blossoms.
- HeaderTangy Fruit Year Round
- DepthPlant at same depth as in the pot it is shipped in.
Shipping Schedule
Orders for general merchandise and gift certificates are typically shipped within 5 business days. Most times, orders having items with different shipping schedules are held in full until the entire order is ready to ship based on your grow zone.
Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August.
| 2018 Fall Shipping Schedule | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZONE | Blueberries | All Other Fruits | Perennials, Bulbs & Flowers |
Trees & Shrubs | Encapsulated Earthworms & Lady Beetles |
Seeds | |
| 1A-4B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 5A | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 5B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 6A & 6B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 7A & 7B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/13 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 8A & 8B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/13 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| 9A-10B | 9/19 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/2 | 9/4 - 11/13 | 6/19 - 11/2 | 6/19 - 11/2 | |
| Last Order Date |
All Grow Zones: Oct 29, 2018 | ||||||
Additional Shipping Notes:
The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.
Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.
In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.
Please note that we cannot ship outside the 48 contiguous states.
