The Rangpur Lime Tree
Buy Rangpur Lime Tree
Despite being labeled as a lime, the Rangpur isn’t very lime-like at all. In fact, the Rangpur Lime is a hybrid between mandarin orange and citron . The name of this tree originates from Rangpur, Bangladesh. Don’t let the orange skin fool you; the fruit’s juice is very acidic.
Basic Information
Common Name
Rangpur Lime
Botanical Name
Citrus X limonia
Location of Origin
India
USDA Zones
8B-10
Can be grown in containers?
Yes
Fruit Characteristics
Fruit Size
Medium
Fruit Shape
Round
Fruit Flavor
Very Acidic
Rind Thickness
Thin
Rind Texture
little pits, fairly smooth to slightly rough
Rind Color
Yellowish to reddish-orange
Flesh Color
Orange to Red
Easy to Peel?
Fairly Easy
Seeds
Fairly Seedy
Tree Details
Has Thorns?
Yes
Foliage Color
Dull Green
Foliage Size
Medium
Flower Color
White
Flower Size
Medium
Mature Tree Height in Ground
6′ – 10′
Fruit Bearing Age
3 – 4 years old
Alternate Bearing?
No
Heat to Sweeten Fruit?
No
Growing Conditions
Temperature
Hardy to 32 ºF
Self-fertile?
Yes
Sunlight Required
Full Sun
Bloom Season in Minnesota
Spring
Harvest Season in Minnesota
Winter
Average Spring/Summer Watering
Once every 1-2 weeks, more often when hot
Average Fall/Winter Watering
Once every 3 weeks
Guides for Growing in Containers
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