Lime, Persian
Citrus latifolia
Tree
Lime, Persian is a non-native tree with moderate water needs. It is valued for seedless green-to-yellow limes with strongest Florida production in summer. Research supports USDA zones 9b–11. It is Toxic to dogs, cats, and horses under the cited animal-safety source.
Key Facts
SUN
Water REQUIREMENT
Moderate
Mature Size
15–20 ft tall × 10–15 ft wide
growth
foliage
Evergreen
maintenance
Florida native
Not Florida Native
Where It Works
Edible Landscape
Container
Specimen
Wildlife
Florida-Friendly
Florida-Friendly & Wildlife
Tree; Moderate water; Green/Yellow; toxic to dogs/cats/horses.
Pets & Horses
Safety information has not yet been verified for this plant.
dogs
Toxic
cats
Toxic
horses
Toxic
ASPCA lists lime as toxic to dogs, cats, and horses; use the status for plant/peel exposure and do not convert it into a claim that normal edible juice use is unsafe for people.
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