The Lime Tree
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Always get the planting area ready beforehand, amending the soil if necessary. Choosing a suitable location is also important. For instance, when planting Lime trees, choosing an area on the southernmost side of the home not only offers the most sun but also provides optimal winter protection.
Keep the tree at least 12 feet from buildings, walks, driveways, etc.
This will allow for adequate growth.
PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS
To grow an Lime tree successfully, fertilizing is a necessity.
Dig the planting hole both wide and deep enough to accommodate the roots. After placing the tree in the hole, back-fill halfway with soil, firmly pressing down to squeeze out any air bubbles. Then water the soil and allow it to settle before back-filling with the remaining soil. Keep the soil level with the surrounding area or slightly mound it. Setting it any lower will lead to standing water and cause rotting. Also, be sure that the bud union remains above the soil.
Apply nitrogen fertilizer to the area around the tree after about a month. Follow the directions on the fertilizer based on the space you are spreading it over. Do not spread it too close to the tree base. Cover an area of at least 3 or 4 feet out from the tree
to encourage roots to branch out.
Mound soil up about 1/2 foot at the base of the trunk during the winter to protect it from freezing weather. Cover the base of the tree with several inches of mulch as well. Remove this when spring arrives.
Lime trees can successfully be grown in containers if taken care of properly. Most people who grow citrus trees in containers, do so because they live in an area where they cannot grow them outdoors year round, or don't have the room outdoors. Many dwarf citrus, including lime, have been developed for this reason and do quite well in containers.
Key lime is another lime tree that will grow well in containers and look great on the patio or balcony during the summer months. Citrus grown in containers, however, will not produce the same amount of fruit as if it were planted in the ground.
Lime trees don’t tolerate being root bound, so you will need a very large pot. Drill extra large drainage holes in the bottom of the pot, and cover the holes with window screen to keep the soil from falling through. Raise the pot off the ground to improve the drainage and air circulation.
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