finger limes (forum)

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I'd like to grow a finger lime in a fairly small yard, so need a plant that will grow to 3-4m max. Does anyone know of a particular variety that grows to this size? Also, how invasive are the root systems, and how far from the house should the trees be grown?

Time: 23rd February 2010 2:21pm

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BJ says...
I have a small yard and already have one finger lime at around 3 years. Its 2m tall and gives me nice fat green fruits. If it grows to over 4m I will just cut it back a bit, which will also stimulate some nice new purple shoots.

I'm also going to plant a Collette, as I've heard it is the best, and will just prune it to fit where I want it to go.

I've not heard much about invasive roots, but have mine on top of a small bushrock and cemet retaining wall/terrace and havent had a problem.

Also, one bit of advice = stake when young. Mine can hold alot of water up top and droop a bit after rain, and having to stake a grown tree with its mass of thorns isn't really pleasant.

Time: 23rd February 2010 5:02pm

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