Mexican Key Lime Tree – Citrus aurantiifolia Live Sapling
Mexican Key Lime Tree – Citrus aurantiifolia Live Sapling | 3–4 Inches Tall | Bare Root | Tropical Citrus Tree | Easy to Grow
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Back to buying optionsMexican Key Lime Tree – Citrus aurantiifolia Live Sapling | 3–4 Inches Tall | Bare Root | Tropical Citrus Tree | Easy to Grow
Grow your own fresh citrus with this Mexican Key Lime Tree live sapling. Also known as the Key Lime, West Indian Lime, or Bartender's Lime, this tropical citrus tree is prized for its fragrant white blossoms and small, highly aromatic fruit with tangy, flavorful juice. Its glossy green foliage releases a pleasant citrus scent when crushed, making it a beautiful and fragrant addition to patios, balconies, greenhouses, or sunny indoor spaces. This young sapling is shipped without a nursery pot to reduce shipping costs and arrives ready for planting. You will receive a healthy live plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Mexican Key Lime Tree sapling
✔️ Height: approximately 3–4 inches
✔️ Shipped without a nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Mexican Key Lime, Key Lime, West Indian Lime
Botanical Name: Citrus aurantiifolia
Plant Type: Evergreen citrus fruit tree
Growth Stage: Sapling
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Well-draining citrus potting mix or sandy loam
Watering: Moderate; water when the top inch of soil begins to dry
Mature Height: 6–13 feet (smaller when container grown and pruned)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 9–11 (container growing recommended in cooler climates)
Container Friendly: Yes
💡 Care Tip: Plant your Key Lime sapling in well-draining soil and provide plenty of sunlight for healthy growth. Protect from freezing temperatures, as Mexican Key Lime trees are cold-sensitive. If growing in colder regions, keep the tree in a container so it can be moved indoors before frost.
