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Key Lime

Citrus × aurantiifolia, Rutaceae

Zones
9b–13b
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

6 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Creeping ThymeThymus serpyllum
Beneficial Insect Habitat
TatsoiBrassica rapa var. rosularis
Pest DeterrentTrap Crop

Antagonistic Plants

Strawberry GuavaPsidium cattleianum

Strawberry guava and lime trees compete for water and nutrients in similar soil zones

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Key Lime grow in?

Key Lime grows in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 13b.

What are good companion plants for Key Lime?

Good companions for Key Lime include Creeping Thyme, Tatsoi.

Design guilds with Key Lime and see companion relationships visually.

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