Rangpur Lime Tree
Best healthy citrus addition for home garden enthusiasts.
The Rangpur Lime is a unique citrus fruit, actually a sour mandarin, originating from India. This shrubby tree typically reaches about 15 feet in height with an upright and spreading habit, often multi-stemmed. Its leaves are elliptical, resembling lemon leaves. The fruit, 2-3 inches in diameter, is bright orange inside and out, with a thin peel and is often seedless. It's known for its clean, sour lime-like taste and is as hardy as a Meyer lemon, tolerating temperatures down to 20°F when dormant. Our trees are grafted with mature buds for quicker fruiting.
$36.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.7
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Category Rank
8
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#8 in Trees
Price vs Category Average
-66%
Below average
Mature Tree Height
15
/ feet
Who it's for
- Home chefs and mixologists seeking unique, homegrown citrus flavors
- Urban gardeners and those in cooler climates wanting fresh citrus
- Gardeners and homeowners desiring attractive, productive landscape plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners in colder regions without adequate winter protection options
- Families with young children or those preferring thornless garden plants
- Consumers expecting seedless limes for quick, effortless culinary use
Performance breakdown
Fruiting Speed
Grafted mature buds significantly accelerate the time to your first harvest.
Cold Tolerance
Impressive hardiness allows survival in temperatures dipping down to 20°F.
Container Suitability
Compact, shrubby growth habit makes this an ideal patio citrus choice.
Flavor Profile
A distinct, clean sourness that offers a unique twist on limes.
Maintenance Ease
Requires standard citrus care but rewards owners with consistent, vibrant fruit.
Fruit Quality
Thin-skinned, seedless, and visually striking for both culinary and ornamental use.
Key Specs
Mature Tree Height
15 feet
Ripens
Early Winter
Hardiness
20F*
Taste Profile
Clean, sour lime
Available Sizes
1 Gallon (18-28"), 3 Gallon (28-36"+)
Features
- Grafted for Quicker Fruiting
- Unique Sour Lime Flavor
- Hardy to 20°F
- Container Friendly
- Often Seedless Fruit
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Rangpur Lime Tree. A dominant theme is the exceptional quality of the plants received; many reviewers highlight their robust health, vibrant foliage, and careful packaging upon arrival. Buyers frequently note the trees arrive in excellent condition, often larger than expected, and quickly adapt to their new environments. This strong initial impression, coupled with the plant's continued vigorous growth, reinforces a perception of excellent value. Enthusiasts appreciate receiving a healthy, thriving specimen ready to flourish.
Know before you buy
Botanically, the Rangpur Lime is a sour mandarin orange. While it is not a true lime, its flavor profile is remarkably similar to a lime, offering a clean, acidic tartness that works well in culinary applications.
Yes, the Rangpur Lime is well-suited for container gardening. Because it has a shrubby, spreading habit, you can easily manage its size with regular pruning to keep it contained on a patio or balcony.
This variety is quite resilient and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F once the tree is dormant. While it is as hardy as a Meyer lemon, you should still provide protection or move container-grown trees indoors if temperatures are expected to drop below that threshold.
Because these trees are grafted using mature buds, they are capable of producing fruit much sooner than trees grown from seed. Depending on the care and environment, you can expect to see fruit development significantly faster than with non-grafted specimens.
The fruit is bright orange both inside and out, measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. A major benefit of this variety is that the fruit is often seedless, making it very convenient for juicing and cooking.
The Rangpur Lime typically ripens in early winter. You will know they are ready to harvest when the skin turns a vibrant, deep orange and the fruit feels firm yet slightly yielding to the touch.
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