Lime trees grow well in containers or in the garden. The key lime fruits are popular in drinks and of course, pies.
Spring-summer
Full sun
Water deeply every 10-14 days depending on growth, fruit and weather conditions; build a watering basin
Prune interfering, dead or damaged branches after fruits are harvested
Best in zones 10-11
Plant in spring after the last day of frost, 10-15 ft. apart
Well-draining, loam soil
8-12 ft. x 10 ft.
