Citrus Tahitian Lime (Citrus latifolia)

Family: Rutaceae | Edibility: Choice Edible (4/5)

Citrus latifolia is an evergreen Tree growing to 5 m (16ft) by 5 m (16ft) at a medium rate. See above for USDA hardiness. It is hardy to UK zone 10. The flowers are pollinated by Insects. It is noted for attracting wildlife. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: mildly acid and neutral soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland). It prefers moist soil.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit, Leaves, Flowers

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer, Spring

Flavor & Culinary Uses

flavour and an endless range of uses in the kitchen. — If you only have room for one fruit tree, the Tahitian Lime would be our top choice.; The seedless, juicy, thin-skinned fruit has a great flavour and an endless range of uses in the kitchen.; The flesh is a translucent pale green, tender and juicy with an authentic acid lime flavour.; The fruit is about 6 cm (2.4 in) in diameter, often with slightly nippled ends, and is usually sold while green, although it yellows as it reaches full ripeness.

Habitat & North American Range

Not known in the wild. (Zone 9)