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Planted at Mount Vernon

Planted at Mount Vernon Upper Garden

  • Upper Garden

  • Hardiness Zones

    10 10 USDA basemap

    Average annual extreme minimum temperature 1976-2005

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    Key limes are small citrus trees with highly fragrant white blossoms. They produce many delightful fruits which are excellent for cooking. In this region, they are best grown in pots so that they can be moved in and out as the temperatures dictate.

    Latin Name

    Citrus x aurantiifolia


    Family

    Rutaceae


    Also Known As

    Bartender's Lime


    Type of Plant

    Fruits Fruits
    Tropical Tropical

    Seasons

    Summer Summer

    Specifications

    Max height Max Height: 12'
    Max spread Max Spread: 8'

    Uses

  • Edible
  • Flowering Tree
  • Ornamental

  • Sunlight Exposure

    Full Sun Full Sun

    Colors


    Native Range

    Southeast Asia


    History

    During his 1797 visit to Mount Vernon, Amariah Frost observed the curiosities of figs, raisins, limes, and oranges.


    Other Details

    Pollinator Pollinator
    Grown by Washington Grown by Washington

    Bartlett Tree Expert Company has been working with Mount Vernon Estate since 2011 providing expert arboricultural care and GPS mapping for the estate’s historic trees, as well as support from their research facility.   Mount Vernon is proud to partner with Bartlett Tree Experts and appreciates their sponsorship of George Washington’s Mount Vernon Plant Finder App.

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