Citrus, Rangpur Lime, Mandarin Lime, Tahitian Orange 'Otaheite'

Citrusx limonia

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Synonym
Citrus otaitensis
Citrus taitensis
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)
Spacing
8-10 ft. (2.4-3 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
Blooms all year
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Shrubs
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
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Willits, CA | June 2007 | positive

In Palo Alto, California an established Rangpur Lime produced three crops a year of orange extremely tart fruit that made a fabulous "lem...Read More

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