Lime — Tahitian (Persian)

Citrus × latifolia

The standard commercial lime — large, seedless, juicy, less acidic than the Mexican (Key) lime.

Hardiness ratings

Lime — Tahitian (Persian) hardiness across the four zone systems
SystemRatingTemperature rangeHow to read it
USDA hardiness zone Zone 9–12 −6.7 °C to 15.6 °C Plant tolerates down to this zone
RHS hardiness rating H3 −5 °C to 1 °C Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance
Canadian plant hardiness zone Zone 9 −1 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone
Australian (ANBG) zone Zone 5–7 5 °C and warmer Plant tolerates down to this zone

Growing notes

  • Highly frost-sensitive — protect or grow in containers below zone 9
  • Self-fertile; nearly thornless

Pet caution: Lime — Tahitian (Persian) is listed as potentially harmful to cats and/or dogs. Keep pets from grazing on it, and contact a vet if you suspect your animal has eaten some.

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Reference

Lime — Tahitian (Persian) on Wikipedia