Lime Berry
Triphasiatrifolia

Family: Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus: Triphasia (tree-fa-zeea)
Species: trifolia (try-FOH-lee-a)

Category
Shrubs
Trees

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Evergreen
Textured

Foliage Color

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)

Where to Grow

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

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall

Seed Collecting
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing