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Palestine sweet lime

Citrus limettioides ‘Palestine’

Also known as Palestine Sweet · Indian sweet lime

A low-acid lime that is mild and sweet rather than sour, eaten fresh and juiced across the Middle East and India. Tender to frost like the other limes.

EdibleLow acidSweet limeFrost sensitive

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Landscape layersLower canopy

Mature size

Usually 10–20 ft tall and wide; rootstock and pruning change final size

Climate fit

Urban core · USDA 9b–10a · Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b · Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b

Special categories

EDIBLE

Winter chill

None

Typical harvest

Fall through winter

Before you plant

These conditions determine whether it will thrive.

Required microclimate

Placement is part of the growing system.

Zone C — morning shade, hot afternoon sun, at the west end of the sunnier south-facing side. The extra heat finishes the fruit, and the wall releases warmth through frosty nights.

Cold hardiness

Cover on every frost night

No trusted figure exists for this variety. Like most limes, expect damage around 28°F. Cover it on any frost night and plant it against a warm wall.

Leaves and wood: damaged below 28°F · Blossoms and fruit: below 29°F

Heat tolerance

Takes full sun and heat

Grows well in desert heat, and desert fruit looks quite different from coastal fruit. Paint or shade any bare trunk.

Sources:

citrusvariety.ucr.edu , extension.arizona.edu , galveston.agrilife.org

Right plant, right place

Will Palestine sweet lime grow at your Arizona property?

Plant in fast-draining soil with the graft union above grade. Keep mulch away from the trunk and avoid lawn irrigation at the root crown.

Best regional fit: Urban core · USDA 9b–10a, Valley suburbs · USDA 9a–9b, Desert outskirts · USDA 8b–9b.

Light

Sun exposure

Full sun; young trunks and exposed scaffold limbs need sunburn protection

Water

Irrigation

Deep, regular irrigation with drying between cycles; expand the wetted zone as the canopy grows

Fruit set

Pollination

Self-fruitful

Harvest

How to use it

Fresh eating and mild juice

Planting & stewardship

How to help Palestine sweet lime thrive

1
Verify both the named cultivar and rootstock on the nursery tag before planting.
2
Whitewash newly exposed bark and protect cold-sensitive trees during hard freezes.
3
Feed in several light applications during the active season rather than one heavy dose.
4
Let fruit color and flavor—not a calendar date alone—confirm harvest readiness.

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