Citrus latifolia Lime Courtyard
With many gardens now reduced in size our Courtyard Citrus range is perfect for small courtyards and balcony gardens where people want a fruiting shrub. Specifically grown for containers, the Lime Courtyard will bear an abundance of green to yellow fruit from mid-autumn to winter.
Cultural
Harvest fruit when green for a more tart, intense flavour. Fruit ripens 6-9 months after flowering. Sensitive to frost when young.
Soil:
Tolerates any well-drained soil
Aspect:
Full sun.
Maintenance:
Lightly prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape. Fertilise in spring and late summer with a citrus-specific fertiliser. Susceptible to citrus scale, leaf miner, and gall wasp- monitor plants closely and apply appropriate treatments if detected.
Water Requirements:
Moderately drought tolerant once established but will benefit from supplementary watering.
Seasonal Interest:
Summer flowering, autumn to spring fruiting.
Landscape Uses
A perfect choice for Aussie Mediterranean or edible gardens. Its compact habit makes it ideal for smaller spaces whilst having the benefit of abundant fruiting. Looks fantastic and combines well with our new compact Olea ‘Garden Harvest’ pbr, Laurus ‘Baby Bay’ pbr and Rosemary.
Dimensions
Height to 2.5m
Width to 1.5m
Can be kept smaller through pruning.
Width to 1.5m
Can be kept smaller through pruning.