Spanish Lime

Scientific Name: Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Sapindaceae / Melicoccus P. Br./ Melicoccus bijugatus Jacq.

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General Information
Usda SymbolMEBI
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsMEBI

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Spanish Lime is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)17
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceLow
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceHigh
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceNone
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceHigh
Moisture UseMedium
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum4.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim300
Planting Density per Acre, Minim170
Precipitation, Maximum100
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)60
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntermediate


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Resprout AbilityYes
Shape and OrientationRounded
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorGreen
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Nitrogen FixationNone
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)60.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee60
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen


Reproduction

Vegetative Spread RateSlow
Small GrainNo
Fruit/Seed AbundanceHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Post ProductNo
Palatable HumanNo
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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