Persian Lime Trees, Delivered and Planted in SW Florida
Persian lime is the seedless grocery-store lime, and it grows well in SW Florida as a sunny backyard fruit tree, with the main crop ripening from summer into fall. Plant it in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. Limes are among the most cold-tender citrus, and citrus greening is now part of growing any citrus here. We deliver and plant 15 and 25 gallon trees.
- Light:
- Full sun; light shade is tolerated, but it fruits best in full sun
- Water:
- Moderate; deep soakings in the dry season, never soggy
- Salt:
- Low; keep it out of direct salt spray
Persian Lime Tree sizes we deliver and plant
Every size below is planted by our crew, set at the right depth and watered in. Send the size and how many, and we text back a planted price, usually within the hour during the day.
| Plant | Sizes |
|---|---|
| Persian Lime Tree | 15 Gallon, 25 Gallon |
Persian Lime Tree in SW Florida, at a glance
- Mature size here
- 15 to 20 ft tall and about as wide
- Light
- Full sun; light shade is tolerated, but it fruits best in full sun
- Water
- Moderate; deep soakings in the dry season, never soggy
- Salt tolerance
- Low; keep it out of direct salt spray
- Cold tolerance
- Very tender for citrus. Leaves and fruit can be damaged in the low 30s and a hard freeze can kill the tree; cover young trees on frost nights
- Growth rate
- Moderate to fast
- Spacing
- 15 to 20 ft between trees, and at least 15 ft from buildings and septic fields
- Florida native
- No
- Botanical name
- Citrus × latifolia
Where Persian Lime Tree works in a SW Florida yard
Persian lime does best in the sunniest, best-drained spot in the yard, ideally on the south or east side of the house where a wall takes the edge off a cold night. Keep it off low ground that holds rain. Leave the soil under the canopy in mulch rather than lawn so mowers and trimmers stay away from the trunk.
A Meyer lemon or orange tree makes a good citrus neighbor, and lemongrass or society garlic can fill the edge of the bed.
- Backyard fruit tree
- Fresh lime harvest
- Sunny patio corner
- Evergreen specimen
How our crew plants it
Pick a sunny, well-drained spot at least 15 feet from the house and any septic field. Dig the hole two to three times as wide as the root ball and no deeper. Our crew sets the tree so the graft union stays a few inches above the soil, waters it in and cleans up.
A shallow watering ring helps. Lee and Collier allow extra watering on new plantings, so give a new tree frequent soakings at first, then taper to your assigned days. Keep mulch off the trunk.
Care after planting
- Feed with a citrus fertilizer that includes micronutrients several times a year, all of it outside the June 1 to September 30 nitrogen and phosphorus ban in Lee County, Naples and Marco Island.
- Water deeply in the dry season and while fruit sets, then let the top inch of soil dry before the next soak.
- Check new growth for Asian citrus psyllids, the insect that spreads citrus greening, and treat early.
- On freeze nights, cover the tree with frost cloth that reaches the ground, and water the soil beforehand so it holds more heat.
- Prune little beyond dead or freeze-damaged wood, and keep mulch a few inches off the trunk.
What to watch for
- Citrus greening (HLB) is established across SW Florida and has no cure, and blotchy yellow leaves with small, lopsided, bitter fruit are the signs, so steady feeding and early psyllid control matter.
- Citrus leafminer leaves silvery trails on new leaves, which looks messy but does little harm to an established tree.
Persian Lime Tree questions we hear
Can you grow Persian limes in Cape Coral and Fort Myers?+
Yes, they do well in coastal Lee and Collier in full sun and sandy, well-drained soil. The catch is cold: limes are among the most tender citrus, so plant on the warm side of the house and cover young trees on frost nights. Inland spots like Lehigh Acres need more protection.
How long until a Persian lime tree bears fruit?+
A 15 or 25 gallon tree can set fruit in the first year or two, and the larger size usually starts sooner. Crops build over the next few years as the canopy fills out. Full sun, steady water and a citrus fertilizer with micronutrients matter more than anything else.
Does citrus greening kill Persian lime trees in Florida?+
It can. Citrus greening is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid, has no cure and weakens trees over several years, with small, lopsided, bitter fruit. Trees that get steady feeding and early psyllid control often keep producing longer, but it is now part of growing any citrus here.
When is the best time to plant a Persian lime in SW Florida?+
Spring, after the last frost, is best because the tree gets a full season of growth before its first winter. Summer planting works with steady watering, and early fall works if you can cover the tree during cold snaps. Avoid planting just ahead of a freeze.
What sun and room does a Persian lime need?+
Give it at least six to eight hours of direct sun and about 15 to 20 feet of space. Keep it 15 feet from the house and septic field and away from power lines. The canopy reaches 15 to 20 feet tall and wide, and fruit is heaviest in full sun.
How much does a planted Persian lime tree cost?+
Price depends on the tree size, how many you want and access to the planting spot. We text a planted price, usually within the hour during the day. Half down holds the plants and a delivery day.
Updated October 2026
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