1 Live Starter Seedling Plant in a 2" pot (Ships within the 48 continuous US states only).
The variety is of uncertain origin but was found in Medici gardens in the 17th century. It is quite vigorous, hardy and very productive with a rounded, spreading habit and medium sized, oval-elliptic leaves. The white, fragrant flowers grow singly or in clusters. It re-flowers abundantly and continually from spring to autumn. The medium sized fruit is spherical with flattened ends, and a nipple surrounded by a circular furrow. The fairly thin, yellow rind is rich in essential oils and loosely attached to the flesh, which is light yellowish-green, very juicy and aromatic, with a sweet rather than sour flavor. It is an ideal ornamental plant due the constant re-flowering and the lengthy persistence of the fruit on the tree.Zone 9-11 or container.
Low acidity not only lends this citrus standout its sweetness—it also gives it a unique flavor. Sweet limes can be eaten like any ripe fruit.
The plant is used for ornamental purposes as well as for graft stock.
Other Names: mousami, musami, mosambi, sweet lime, sweet lemon, and sweet limetta
