Key Lime 1 Live Citrus Shrub, 3 Gallon Pot – Citrus × aurantiifolia

Key Lime (Citrus × aurantiifolia), also known as Mexican Lime or West Indian Lime, is a tropical to subtropical citrus plant valued for its aromatic foliage, fragrant white flowers, and small, flavorful fruits. Its glossy green leaves provide an attractive evergreen appearance, while its delicate white blossoms add seasonal ornamental interest. The fruits are typically small and round, with green skin that may become yellowish as they ripen.

This citrus variety develops a bushy, branching growth habit and may have thorny stems. Key Lime is commonly grown for its juicy, tart fruits, which are used in beverages, desserts, marinades, and other culinary preparations. Its attractive foliage, fragrant blossoms, and edible fruit make it suitable for edible landscapes, citrus gardens, patios, and large outdoor containers.

Key Lime performs best in full sun and well-drained soil. It prefers warm temperatures and consistent moisture without prolonged waterlogging. Because it is sensitive to freezing conditions, container growing is a practical option in colder climates where the plant can be moved into a protected, brightly lit environment during cold weather. Flowering and fruit production depend on plant maturity, growing conditions, and seasonal temperatures.

Each order includes 1 live Key Lime citrus shrub supplied in a 3-gallon nursery container (G3).

Shipping Height: Not specified.

Shipping Size

• Quantity: 1 Live Key Lime Citrus Shrub

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Plant Form: Rooted, Container-Grown Citrus Shrub

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Foliage Color: Glossy Green

• Flower Color: White

• Fruit Color: Green, Becoming Yellowish When Fully Ripe

• Growth Habit: Bushy, Branching, Evergreen

• Seasonal Appearance: Evergreen; Flowering and Fruiting Vary With Climate and Growing Conditions

Plant Condition Disclosure:

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS

• Quantity: 1 Live Key Lime Citrus Shrub

• Container Size: 3 Gallon Nursery Pot (G3)

• Shipping Height: Not specified

• Common Name: Key Lime

• Alternative Common Names: Mexican Lime, West Indian Lime

• Scientific Name: Citrus × aurantiifolia

• Plant Type: Evergreen Fruiting Citrus Shrub

• Life Cycle: Perennial

• Growth Habit: Bushy, Branching

• Foliage Color: Glossy Green

• Flower Color: White

• Flower Characteristics: Fragrant Citrus Blossoms

• Fruit Color: Green to Yellowish When Ripe

• Fruit Characteristics: Small, Round, Juicy, Tart

• Fruit Use: Culinary

• USDA Hardiness Zones: Generally 9–11, With Frost Protection Where Needed

• Sunlight: Full Sun

• Soil Preference: Well-Drained, Slightly Acidic Soil

• Water Requirements: Moderate; Consistent Moisture Preferred

• Cold Tolerance: Frost Sensitive

• Pollination: Generally Self-Fertile

• Landscape Uses: Edible Gardens, Citrus Collections, Patio Containers, and Warm-Climate Landscapes

• Seasonal Habit: Evergreen

• Special Characteristics: Fragrant Flowers, Edible Fruit, Possible Thorny Branches

Live Key Lime citrus shrub, natural root system, nursery growing medium, 3-gallon nursery container.