The Lime Espalier, a botanical work of art that displays skilled craftsmanship, will elevate your landscape. These fruit trees are carefully cultivated on lattice to produce an eye-catching element for your landscape. Espaliered lime trees are ideal for areas with limited space, such as tiny gardens, patios, and balconies, since they are taught to grow flat against a wall or fence. Lime citrus are a popular option for home grown fruit and juice and are a handy addition to any cooks garden.

Product Specifications

• Common Name: Lime Tree
• Form: Upright, compact
• Evergreen / Deciduous: Evergreen
• Foliage: Vibrant green
• Uses: Screening, feature / specimen plant, fruit and juice production
• Growth Rate: Medium, for best result plant in full sun to encourage quicker growth
• Sun: Requires full sun
• Soil: Requires free-draining soil
• Water requirements:  Water well during warmer months
• Fertalizer: Use citrus specific feratlizer
• Planter Suitability: Yes, ensure adequate room and keep well watered
• Maintenance: Medium, for best results, several light prunes yearly

Commonly Asked Questions

How do I look after my Lime Espalier?

Espaliered fruit will continue to grow beyond the current lattice. You can snip off the existing lattice to attach a larger lattice or an additional one. Espaliered fruit grows well along guide wires also. Plants can also be pruned back to smaller sizes to suit compact gardens. If space is particularly limited, you may want to consider a dwarf variety.

How do I get my Lime Espalier to produce delicious fruit?

A well-hydrated plant will produce juicy fruit. The location of the Espalier is especially important, as citrus will prefer a full sun location. Look into disease prevention to ensure your plant is healthy, and use a fertiliser specially designed for citrus. Good draining is also a must, along with a layer of mulch, which will help keep the soil’s moisture.

When do Limes produce fruit?

It can take a couple of years for limes to produce fruit; be patient and look after your plant’s health, and you will be rewarded. Limes will produce fruit in the warmer months of the year. Tahitian lime is particularly popular for baking and general cooking, including rind and juice. Kaffir lime is more suited to Asian-style cooking.

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