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Lyle

£55.00
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Limequat Tree

Citrus x floridana

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  • Lyle likes...
    • Regular watering

      In hot weather he’ll need frequent watering so his soil stays lightly moist. He’ll need less in winter.

    • Bright light

      Like all citrus trees, Lyle loves sunshine. The more light he gets, the more fruit he’ll produce and the more likely they are to ripen. Some shade from hot sun does help.

    • Feeding

      You’ll get a lot more fruit and have a much healthier, pest-resistant plant if you give Lyle a monthly feed throughout spring and summer.

  • Botanical name

    Citrus x floridana

    Nickname

    Limequat tree

    Plant type

    Outdoor evergreen

    Plant height (including pot)

    70-80cm

    Pet/baby safe

    Mildly toxic to pets

    Nursery pot size

    21cm

  • This exciting new fruit is the combination of a Key lime (Citrus aurantifolia) and a Kumquat (citrus japonica). Unlike lemons and limes, its skin is thin and you eat the entire thing, peel and all. The fruit are small and juicy with a sweet tangy flavour that tastes amazing on its own, in drinks or in marmalades. You’ll know they’re ripe when they’re plump and their rind has gone bright yellow. If you pick them too soon they may taste very sour.  Even if you don’t eat them, they make for cute decorations on your tree. 

    Another advantage of this small compact tree is that it has deliciously perfumed flowers and fruits throughout the year from spring to summer, and it’s self pollinating. That doesn’t mean that insects can’t pollinate the flowers, and rest assured they’ll still be attracted to the scented blossom.  

    Like all citrus trees, the Limequat needs a lot of sun, enough water to keep its soil consistently moist, and regular feeding. This is a tough plant and can withstand colder temperatures than the lemon or lime. If you do keep it outside over summer, keep it sheltered from strong winds and bring it inside over winter. Temperatures below about seven degrees can cause serious damage. 

    As it grows you may want to prune it to help it keep its shape. It’s best to do this after you’ve picked off any fruit, so it can put its energy into new growth rather than the fruit. Depending on the time of year, your tree may arrive without fruit, but if you give it enough warmth and sun it should flower and fruit from spring.

    Did you know?

    If you want a clue as to where this plant originated, look no further than its name. It was bred by Walter T. Swingle in Florida. 

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