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Lime Berry

Triphasiatrifolia

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Family

Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Triphasia (tree-fa-zeea)

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Species

trifolia (try-FOH-lee-a)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Evergreen

Textured

Height

8-10 ft. (2.4-3 m)

Spacing

10-12 ft. (3-3.6 m)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Winter/Early Spring

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MotherNature4

Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | August 2005 | positive

Lime Berry is native to the East Indies, but has escaped from cultivation in parts of South Florida. A member of the citrus family, the ...Read More

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