what grows well New York, NY · Zone 7b change
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Key Lime

Key Lime

Citrus aurantiifolia
fruit

Classic lime variety with small, aromatic fruits prized for key lime pie and cocktails. Compact evergreen tree well-suited for container growing.

In Zone 7b, right now
Not suited to Zone 7b

This one grows best in Zones 9a–11b. It may struggle in your area.

Edible?
Yes — fruit
Small space?
Yes, but it gets tall
Sun
Full sun (6+ hrs)
Comes back yearly?
Yes — perennial

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New York, NY
Near ZIP 10002 · USDA Zone 7b
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