Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
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Current Stock Height Guides
Current Stock Height Guides
Height guide disclaimer: Height ranges are approximate only. As living products, plant heights naturally vary between individual plants, batches, and seasons. No guarantee is given that supplied plants will fall within the stated range. If minimum heights are required, you mustconfirm current batch heights with Evergreen Trees Direct prior to purchase. Variation in height is normal and is not grounds for return, refund, replacement, or compensation.
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2m to 3m
Mature Width: 1.5m to 2.5m
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year under suitable conditions.
Root Ball Dimensions
Root Ball Dimensions
Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.
- 30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
- 40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
- 50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
- 100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
- 150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
- 200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
- 300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
- 400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
- 750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
- 1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
- 2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)
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About Your New Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Citrus latifolia 'Courtyard Lime' is a compact selection of the Tahitian lime, an evergreen citrus with glossy dark leaves and a naturally rounded, dense habit. It carries seedless green limes with thin skin and generous juice, held well against the foliage, and the small white flowers are lightly fragrant.
It grows 20 to 50 centimetres a year and settles at about 1.5 to 2.5 metres tall and wide, noticeably smaller than a standard Tahitian lime. Full sun and rich, free draining soil with reliable water give the best crops. It suits warm temperate, subtropical and Mediterranean climates and takes only light frost.
The size is the point: it fits a courtyard bed, a balcony pot or a narrow strip beside a driveway where a full sized citrus would crowd everything out. Fruit ripens over a long window from late autumn into winter, with scattered fruit at other times of year in warm gardens.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Courtyard Lime
What is Courtyard Lime?
'Courtyard Lime' is a compact form of Citrus latifolia, the Tahitian or Persian lime. It produces the same seedless, thin skinned green limes as the standard variety but on a much smaller tree, which is what makes it useful in tight gardens. The foliage is evergreen, glossy and dense, and the stems are almost thornless.
How big does Courtyard Lime grow?
It holds at roughly 1.5 to 2.5 metres tall and about as wide, growing 20 to 50 centimetres a year. That is well under half the size of a full Tahitian lime. Light annual pruning after harvest keeps it tighter again if you are working with a very small bed or a container.
Can it be grown in a pot?
Yes, this is the variety chosen for it. A pot 50 to 60 centimetres wide with a premium citrus mix suits a single tree on a balcony or paved courtyard. Potted citrus need more frequent watering and feeding than plants in the ground, so mulch the surface and feed little and often through the growing season.
Is Courtyard Lime frost tolerant?
Only lightly. Limes are the most cold sensitive of the common citrus, and while an established plant shrugs off a light frost, moderate or repeated frost damages foliage, flowers and fruit. In cold districts grow it in a pot that can move undercover, or plant it in a warm north facing spot with overhead protection.
When does Courtyard Lime fruit?
The main flowering is in spring, with the heaviest fruit ripening from late autumn through winter, roughly May to August. In warm frost free gardens the tree flowers in flushes and carries some fruit for most of the year. Limes are usually picked while still green, before the skin turns pale yellow.
Where does Courtyard Lime grow best in Australia?
It performs best in Brisbane, the northern New South Wales coast, Sydney, Perth and warm frost free parts of Adelaide. Coastal gardens suit it provided there is shelter from salt wind. Cooler districts such as Canberra, Melbourne and Tasmania need a container and a protected position, or a genuinely warm courtyard microclimate.
How do I care for Courtyard Lime?
Feed with a complete citrus fertiliser in early spring, midsummer and early autumn, and keep the water up, especially while fruit is filling. Mulch the root zone but keep it off the trunk. Prune lightly after harvest to hold the shape. Watch for citrus leaf miner, scale and aphids on soft new growth.
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Uses in my Garden
Uses in my Garden
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree works in an:
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Evergreen or Deciduous?
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height & Width
Mature Height: 2m to 3m
Mature Width: 1.5m to 2.5m
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year under suitable conditions.
Growth Rate of Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Growth Rate of Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year under suitable conditions.
They are considered to have a:
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree frost tolerant?
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.
Does Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Flower?
Does Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Flower?
Citrus latifolia ‘Lime Courtyard’ produces masses of fragrant white flowers through spring and summer, often followed by smooth green seedless limes on mature trees. The blooms and glossy evergreen foliage create an attractive ornamental display while supporting reliable fruit production in compact garden and courtyard settings.
Does Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree flower?
Flowering Period:
Flower Type:
Flower Colour:
White
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree an Australian Native Tree?
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree an Australian Native Tree?
No
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is Native to Derived from cultivated Tahitian lime breeding selections developed for compact productive growth.
What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree ?
What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree ?
Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within edible and ornamental gardens. The dense evergreen foliage also provides light shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds year-round.
How much Sunlight does Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree need?
How much Sunlight does Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree need?
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree will thrive best in:
Preferred Soil?
Preferred Soil?
Citrus latifolia ‘Lime Courtyard’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as poor drainage can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development for best results.
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Drought Tolerant?
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Drought Tolerant?
Is Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree Drought tolerant?
As a young tree it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Lime Courtyard Trees show moderate drought tolerance but perform best with consistent moisture to support reliable flowering, fruit production and healthy foliage growth.
Planting Information
How To Plant Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
How To Plant Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree is expected to grow 20cm to 50cm per year under suitable conditions.
Long Term Care For Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Long Term Care For Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree
Planting Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree in Different Soil
Planting Your Citrus latifolia ‘Courtyard Lime’ – Courtyard Lime Tree in Different Soil
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
