Lime at Wairere Nursery

Lime

The word Lime conjures up all manner of gourmet delights, but the one that springs to mind first is the slice that is perched on the side of a salt-rimmed glass filled with crushed ice and Margaritas! The tequila and lime mix has to be the world’s best. The lime is rarely consumed on its own. Limes are second only to lemons in terms of importance as a flavouring agent for foods, drinks and other, non-edible, products for home and industrial use. The use of lime juice and lime zest to enhance the flavour of rice, potatoes, salads, and cooked vegetables will cut down the amount of salt you need to use, and eliminate the need for adding fat. Lime juice is excellent in marinades, beverages, salad dressings, guacamole, seafood and barbecue sauces, fish and meat stews, sorbets, jams, and let us not forget Key Lime pie.

The lime is also famous for the role it played in 18th century English sailors becoming known as "limeys." Scurvy was the plague of sailors until it was discovered that when they received a ration of one lime a day it stoped. While they knew that it worked they did not know why, and it wasn't until scientists discovered vitamin C that they figured out that it was the vitamin contained in the fruit that gave the protection. Limes should be firm, glossy, and bright in colour. For the juiciest limes, choose those that are heavy for their size with thin skins. Avoid fruit that is hard or spongy and soft, although it should have some give. Limes are easy to grow, like most citrus trees, and they flourish best in full sun and will also do well if tended, cared for and fed, in a large container.

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Lime Australascia STD

aka Finger Lime

Citrus. Australian Finger limes. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen

This is a versatile fruit for the kitchen whether used for marmalade, flavouring spice, eaten fresh or used to garnish other foods. Citrus Information Pages

Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Standard

Lime Australascia STD

Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-130 cm ?

Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock.

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Lime Australasica

aka Finger Lime

Flower Colour: White
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m

Lime Australasica

Current Stock Height: 20/25 cm ?

Container: 1.9l ?

$39.99

Lime Australasica

Current Stock Height: 30/50 cm ?

Container: 5.5l ?

$54.99

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Lime Bearrs

aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Ripens July-August. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m

Lime Bearrs

Current Stock Height: 150/180 cm ?

Container: pb 95 ?

WAS $189.99 LESS 50%
NOW $95.00

THIS ITEM AVAILABLE FOR PICK UP ONLY

Lime Bearrs

Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

$49.99

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Lime Bearrs Dwf

aka Tahitian or Persian Lime

Citrus. Bearrs Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. On Flying Dragon Dwarf Rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen.

Citrus Information Pages

Flower Colour: White
Habit: Upright
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m

Lime Bearrs Dwf

Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ?

Container: 3.5l ?

$49.99

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