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Key Lime Tree for Tart Zesty Flavor
Key Lime Tree for Tart Zesty Flavor
Key Lime Tree for Tart Zesty Flavor is a small citrus tree (Citrus aurantiifolia) valued for producing the tart, aromatic Key Lime fruit. Common names include Key Lime, Mexican Lime Tree, West Indian Lime Tree, and Bartender's Lime Tree. It belongs to the Rutaceae family and originates from Southeast Asia, though it is cultivated extensively in the Caribbean and Florida. Often associated with the Florida Keys, this lime is a staple in many classic recipes, including Key Lime pie.
Key Limes are small fruits, typically 1-2 inches in diameter, with a thin, smooth greenish-yellow skin when ripe. The pale green flesh is juicy, delivering a sharp, tangy flavor that is more intense than the Persian lime. The fruit is typically used when fully ripe and yellow but can be harvested green for a more acidic taste. Leaves are glossy, dark green, and aromatic when crushed. The tree is evergreen and grows about 6-10 feet tall, making it suitable for containers or small gardens, and it can produce fruit year-round in warm climates. It’s commonly used in pies, marinades, cocktails, and any dish that benefits from a zesty citrus kick.
📋 Product summary:
- Scientific name: Citrus aurantiifolia
- Common names: Key Lime, Mexican Lime Tree, West Indian Lime Tree, Bartender's Lime Tree
- Family and origin: Rutaceae; Origin Southeast Asia; cultivated extensively in the Caribbean and Florida
- Fruit size and color: small fruits about 1–2 inches in diameter; skin greenish-yellow when ripe
- Flesh and flavor: pale green flesh with juicy, sharp, tangy flavor; more intense than Persian lime
- Ripeness and harvest: typically used when fully ripe and yellow, but can be harvested green for more acidity
- Leaves and growth habit: glossy dark green leaves, aromatic when crushed; evergreen tree, 6–10 feet tall; suitable for containers or small gardens; can fruit year-round in warm climates
- Culinary uses: pies, marinades, cocktails, and dishes that need a zesty citrus kick
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📦 Florida shipping policy & returns
📦 Florida shipping policy & returns
FLORIDA SHIPPING:
Many citrus trees and native plants ship only to Florida. The shipping location and fee is confirmed during checkout using your shipping address and choice of shipping provider if applicable. Once your Florida order is fulfilled, we'll send the tracking information to your email.
LIVE PLANT SHIPPING RETURNS: no returns or exchanges.
FREIGHT PRODUCT RETURNS: no returns or exchanges.
There are no returns, exchanges or refunds for products delivered via freight.
REFUNDS: If we determine a refund is applicable, a 6% credit card processing/restocking fee will be deducted from your refund amount. The refund balance will be distributed to you once the refund is processed.
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