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Thornless Key Lime Tree

(Citrus × aurantiifolia ‘Thornless’)

Thornless Key Lime is a compact, prolific lime tree with small, aromatic, tart fruit ideal for key lime pies, drinks, sauces, and fresh garnishes. Its thornless growth habit makes it easy to handle, and glossy evergreen leaves with fragrant white flowers enhance ornamental value for patios, container gardens, or small yard spaces.

In Jacksonville (Zone 9b), Thornless Key Lime thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. While moderately cold-hardy, winter protection or container growth that can be moved indoors ensures continued fruit production during freezes.

Growing & Care Tips:

• Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)

• Soil: Well-drained, sandy loam

• Size: 6–10 ft. in ground; smaller in containers

• Cold Sensitivity: Protect below 28–30°F

• Winter Care:

  • Cover in-ground trees with frost cloth during hard freezes

  • Mulch base to insulate roots

  • Water soil lightly before a freeze

  • Move container trees indoors during extreme cold

• Culinary Uses: Key lime pies, drinks, sauces, garnishes

• Ornamental Value: Glossy foliage and fragrant blooms provide year-round interest

Perfect for home gardens, patios, and edible container landscapes, Thornless Key Lime combines prolific fruiting, ornamental beauty, and easy handling.