Eustis Limequat Tree 1 gallon

Eustis Limequat Tree For Sale

Eustis Limequat is the most commonly available limequat – and for good reason.  This cross between the Marumi kumquat and the West Indian (Key) lime looks and tastes almost exactly like a Key lime, but grows on a tree that is much hardier than typical limes.  Of all citrus, limes are perhaps the most sensitive to cold, often freezing to the ground in temperatures in the upper 20sF. Realizing this, Dr. Walter Swingle of the United States Department of Agriculture made crosses in 1909 and selected the best for release.  Three of these sister hybrids are still with us today: Eustis, Lakeland, and Tavares. Of these, the Eustis limequat became very popular as a dooryard plant, and proving itself to be at least as hardy as a sweet orange.  Because the tree remains fairly small, it also makes an excellent container plant and will bear abundantly if given good care. The ripe fruit are about 2” long and a beautiful clear yellow, inside and out.

The fruit look much like the Key lime.  The fruit are highly aromatic, with a wonderful lime fragrance. The taste is also exceptional, and most people would be unable to discern any difference between a Key lime and a Eustis limequat. 

• Mature Tree Height: 10 feet, rarely larger
• Ripens: Year Round in a Container; Fall/Winter in the Ground
• Hardiness: 20F
• Taste Like: Very much a lime taste but one of the best limes.

Trees are grafted with mature, certified buds.