Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian Lime waterwise Clusters of orange-red ruffled flowers

Clusters of orange-red ruffled flowers with yellow throats bloom in late spring and can rebloom into fall if deadheaded immediately after flowering

Little Lime® Panicle Hydrangea (2) Photo by CGWF

2019-11-29 12 36 23 A Water Oak turning yellow in late autumn along White Barn Lane in the Franklin Farm section of Oak Hill

While it can self fruit Georgia Gem should be planted with others to cross-pollinate to increase yield

Citrus x latifolia ~ Persian Lime waterwise Clusters of orange-red ruffled flowersPersian Lime is a well known fruit producing evergreen shrub with sparse thorns and sweet tart fruits that can be harvested starting late winter. The fragrant white flowers bloom in winter. The lemon sized fruits are a cross between key lime and lemons, with thicker peels that ripen to yellow and are nearly seedless. Grows best in full sun and sandy to loamy well drained acidic soils. Cannot tolerate frost. Persian Limes are the most common type sold