Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus latifolia Courtyard Dwarf Lime, Dwarf Citrus,
Native: Foliage Type:
No Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Trees Rounded, Shrub Like, Spreading
Description:
There are many different types of dwarf citrus trees, lemon, orange, lime and mandarin are the most popular. The Citrus tree often has thorns, though some are thornless. Masses of cream or white fragrant flowers followed by yellow, orange or green fruits in abundance, peaking in the warmer months. Suitable for small courtyards or plant in a large tub.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
1-2m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Balcony / Roof, Bird Attracting, Borders / Shrubbery, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Mass Planting, Topiary / Espalier, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Ants, Caterpillars, Fruit Fly, Leaf Miner, Powdery Mildew, Scale, Sooty Mould, Thrips, Yellow Leaves
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Asia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Cream, White
Flower Fragrant: Yes
Flowering Season: All Year, Autumn, Spring, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Moderate
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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