Spanish Lime Seeds – Lemon Sweet

Spanish Lime Seeds – Lemon Sweet Variety allow you to grow a tropical tree admired for its refreshing, tangy-sweet flavor profile. Known in the U.S. as Spanish Lime or Genip, this species produces small, round fruit with a soft pulp that is popular in warm–climate gardens. The tree features dense foliage, smooth bark, and a naturally spreading canopy that offers both ornamental and practical value.

This variety is appreciated for its lemon-sweet taste and vigorous growth habit. Ideal for gardeners in warm regions, Spanish Lime can be grown outdoors in tropical and subtropical zones or in large containers for patio and greenhouse cultivation.

Features:

• Type: Tropical evergreen tree

• Common Name (US): Spanish Lime

• Variety: Lemon Sweet

• Scientific Name: Melicoccus bijugatus

• Growth Habit: Upright, spreading canopy

• Soil Requirement: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Watering: Moderate; consistent moisture during establishment

• Bloom Time: Late spring to early summer

• Special Feature: Hardy tropical tree suitable for warm climates

Specifications:

• Planting Season: Spring to early summer

• Hardiness Zones (USDA): Zones 9–12

• Sowing Method: Start seeds indoors or sow directly outdoors in warm soil

• Germination Time: 20–40 days

• Germination Temperature: 75–85°F (24–29°C)

• Spacing Between Plants: 20–30 feet (6–9 m)

• Mature Tree Height: 30–80 feet (9–24 m)

• Best Growing Months:

  • Zones 9–10: March to October

  • Zones 11–12: February to November

• Maintenance: Low to moderate; prune lightly to maintain structure

• Uses: Ornamental landscaping, tropical gardens, and container growing in warm climates