Citrus latifolia Lime 'Tahitian' Trellis
With backyards getting smaller you do not need to give up your beloved fruit trees, trellised Limes are a perfect solution for small areas such as courtyards and balconies. Trellis Limes will still yield ample fruit and are easier to harvest than on mature trees.
Cultural
Performs best in a warm full sun position and is happy in most soil types as long as it has good drainage. Limes can be attacked by citrus scale and leaf miner, use appropriate treatment if detected. Prevent insect attack by growing in ideal conditions. Fertilise in spring and late summer with high nitrogen fertiliser.
Landscape Uses
Trellised plants are the perfect solution for small courtyards, balconies and narrow garden beds that share a border with a wall or fence. They also work great for narrow screening or to decorate an unsightly wall or fence. Trellised fruit trees make for easy harvesting.
Dimensions
40cm Lime trellis are ready trained for sale on trellis 1.2m high x 83cm wide.
Once planted they can be kept to 2.0m high x 2.0m wide, or left to grow up to 2.7m high x 2.7m wide.
Once planted they can be kept to 2.0m high x 2.0m wide, or left to grow up to 2.7m high x 2.7m wide.