Dwarf Key Lime Tree

Tangy Fruit Year Round

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Dwarf Key Lime Tree

Tangy Fruit Year Round

The Benefits of Our Dwarf Lime Tree

  • Self-pollinating when kept outdoors
  • Exceptional houseplant
  • Bears fruit in 1-3 years

Dwarf Lime Tree For Sale from Gurneys

The dwarf key lime tree has glossy evergreen foliage, sweetly scented flowers, and edible tangy fruit in one! This plant gives a tropical look to sunny decks and patios. Growing 4-6 ft. tall, this lime tree is grown in a container or as a houseplant in most areas of the country (Zones 2-8). During the summer months, it can be enjoyed outdoors where local bees will take care of pollination for you. If left indoors, it can be hand-pollinated. In the winter months, it can be brought indoors near a sunny window or under a grow light. Our dwarf lime tree typically produces fruit in 1-3 years.

For those who live in warmer climates (Zones 9-10), you may plant your dwarf key lime tree in the ground or leave your container outside year-round. For more information and recommendations, use use our zone finder to ensure successful gardening.

  • How much space does a Dwarf Key Lime Tree need?

  • A Dwarf Key Lime Tree can grow up to 6 ft. tall. A 6-8" pot offers adequate growing space for a young tree. As the tree matures, move it to a larger pot.
  • How long does a dwarf lime tree live?

  • A dwarf lime tree typically lives for 15-20 years.
  • How do you take care of a dwarf lime tree?

  • Place your dwarf lime tree in a spot that gets full sun for 6-8 hours a day. While the tree is young, water lightly yet frequently enough to keep the soil moist at all times. Gurney's Dwarf Key Lime Tree doesn't require pruning except for inward growing or crossing branches.
  • Do dwarf citrus trees have invasive roots?

  • No. Dwarf citrus trees have well-behaved, non-invasive roots.
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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE Fruits
3A-4B 9/4/24 - 10/27/24
5A & 5B 9/4/24 - 10/27/24
6A & 6B 9/4/24 - 10/27/24
7A & 7B 9/25/24 - 11/10/24
8A & 8B 9/25/24 - 11/10/24
9A-10B 9/25/24 - 11/10/24
Last Order Date Zones 3A to 6B: Oct 23, 2024
Zones 7A to 10B: Nov 6, 2024

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE Tropicals & Houseplants
3A-4A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
4B 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
6B 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
7A 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
7B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
8A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
9A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
10A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A-7A: 6/2/25
Zones 7B-10B: 5/26/25

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

2024 Fall Shipping Schedule
ZONE Select Citrus
3A-3B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
4A-4B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
5A 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
5B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
6A 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
6B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
7A & B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
8A & B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
9A & B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
10A & B 6/4/24 - 10/25/24
Last Order Date All Grow Zones: 10/21/24

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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Plants will be shipped at the proper planting time for your area of the country using the shipping timeframes outlined below. We continually monitor weather conditions for extreme hot or cold and adjust shipping schedules as needed. Due to hot weather conditions, we are unable to ship most plant items in July and August. Items that are overweight will require an additional shipping charge depending on weight.

Spring 2025 Shipping Schedule
ZONE Tropicals & Houseplants
3A-4A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
4B 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
5B 3/24/25 - 5/30/25
6A 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
6B 4/7/25 - 6/6/25
7A 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
7B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
8A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
9A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
10A & B 3/10/25 - 6/6/25
Last Order Date Zones 3A-7A: 6/2/25
Zones 7B-10B: 5/26/25

Additional Shipping Notes:

The type of product you order or the weather in our area to yours may affect the anticipated shipping schedule, shifting earlier or later, depending.

Trees and shrubs are kept in the nursery row until full dormant for optimum stress protection.

In all cases, we choose the fastest, most efficient way to send your orders via the U.S. Postal Service or FedEx. Large orders or large items may be shipped to you in multiple packages.

Sorry, we cannot ship products to Hawaii, Alaska, APO/FPO or outside the contiguous United States. Please provide a street address as some products are unable to be delivered to Post Office boxes.

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