| Plant name | Key lime |
| Scientific name | Citrus lemon trees |
| Size Max Height | Lemon tree grows to great heights of 3-6 meters. |
| Exposure to sunlight | Citrus trees are sun-loving trees. They need a temperature of 10-27 to grow well. It is preferable to expose them to natural or artificial light for 10-14 hours a day. Therefore, the lemon tree must be exposed to sunlight for long periods. |
| The smell | Lemon tree has a beautiful aromatic scent that helps calm the nerves and improve the psychological state. |
| Irrigation | seedless lime trees need regular watering. The trees should be watered once a week in the summer and every two or three weeks during the winter because over-watering causes the flowers to fall. |
| Growth rate | Lemon trees are one of the fastest growing citrus trees, taking two or three years to produce fruit. |
Lemon trees belong to the flowering citrus family, which is angiosperm. The original home of Key lime trees is Asia. Lemon juice is widely used in cooking and to add a delicious flavor to juices (lemonade) and soft drinks.
Key lime trees
Lemon trees bear fruit after two or three years of planting, and some types produce fruit twice a year. Lemons contain vitamin C, which helps in…
- Weight loss
- Heart disease prevention
- Anemia prevention
- Reducing the risk of cancer
- Improve gut health.
lemon tree description
seedless lime trees are considered evergreen trees and are also perennial trees and are characterized by the following specifications:
- Its leaves are green, oval or oblong, and 10 cm long.
- Its fruits are oval in shape and green in colour, turning yellow when ripe.
- The fruits are covered with a thick yellow rind and contain oil glands and pointed, oval seeds.
- Its flowers are purple in color tending to white.
- The root extends a few inches underground.
Types of lemon trees
There are many types of Key lime trees that grow in Greece, Spain, the United States, Italy, Argentina and various countries in Europe and Asia. These types include:
- Meyer’s Tree
- Eureka Tree
- Lisbon lemon
- Lemon tree verna
lemon tree colors
- Green leaves.
- The fruits are green and turn yellow when fully ripe.
- Purple to white flowers.
Lemon tree care
You can take care of seedless lime trees by following these instructions:
- Expose the plant to prolonged sunlight or 40 watt fluorescent lights.
- Lemon tree needs watering once or twice a week during the summer and every 15 days in the winter.
- Fertilize the soil once or twice a year by making small holes around the plant, placing the fertilizer in them, and watering it well.
where to buy key limes?
If you are planning to plant some trees in your home garden, you must choose the lemon tree with its distinctive sour smell. You can now purchase the best types of Key lime trees just by contacting us at the Gulf Gardens Nursery in Thailand.
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FAQ
How often should you water a lemon tree in the summer?
Once a week in summer or two to three times a week in very dry soil is sufficient.
How much does a lemon tree produce per month?
A lemon tree in good seasons usually produces between 200 to 500 fruits per year. Therefore, the monthly production of a lemon tree can be estimated at about 16 to 42 fruits. However, this number may vary greatly depending on the surrounding conditions.
