Even today, the lychees in Mexican supermarkets aren't quite what a South China native remembers. They vary in size, ...

The advantages of growing lime trees in pots include being able to move them to a perfect spot for summer, then bring them ...

Infection of Mexican lime trees (Citrus aurantifolia L.) with the specialized bacterium “CandidatusPhytoplasma aurantifolia” causes witches’ broom disease. Witches’ broom disease has the potential to ...

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The Texas citrus industry needs help from people with backyard citrus trees to combat the Mexican fruit fly. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo by Kay Ledbetter).

For example, if your lime tree is in an 8-inch pot, Ward recommends upgrading to a pot that is 10 to 12 inches wide. Follow these steps to cultivate a successful transition for your new lime tree.

Key lime (also called Mexican lime) and Kafir lime are also popular. It is a key ingredient in chutneys and pickles from certain areas, and the juice is often used to flavor drinks, food, and sweets.

Aside from the lovely fragrance and aesthetic citrus trees provide, one of the most exciting things about growing them is the fruit they yield. From your own backyard, you have access to tasty fruits ...

Fagnano’s Mexican Lime Tree was relocated from the Ace Hotel rooftop bar to a backyard in Hancock Park. (photos from Mary Fagnano) [Thanks to Lauren Wallender for sharing this story with the Buzz.] ...

Gina Galati, who grows 80ha of citrus trees on her farm near Mareeba, about 60km west of Cairns, said flooding the market with Mexican limes was likely to make growing the fruit in Australia unviable.

Gina Galati, who grows 80ha of citrus trees on her farm near Mareeba, about 60km west of Cairns, said flooding the market with Mexican limes was likely to make growing the fruit in Australia unviable.