Lime Berry

Triphasiatrifolia

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Triphasia (tree-fa-zeea)
Species
trifolia (try-FOH-lee-a)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Shrubs
Trees
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Regional

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

Lime Berry is native to the East Indies, but has escaped from cultivation in parts of South Florida. A member of the citrus family, the ...Read More

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