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Lemon-Lime “Cocktail” Tree

Gardening Guide: Tart & Tangy Lemon Guide

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Lemon-Lime “Cocktail” Tree

In this Plant Profile, get specific details, including the characteristics and best uses of lemon-lime Cocktail lemons, one of our Plant Profiles featured in our Lemon Gardening Guide.

By Bill Dugan, Editor and Publisher

Lemons and limes from the “Cocktail” tree

Lemons and limes from the “Cocktail” tree

Can’t decide between growing a lemon tree or a lime tree? Now you don’t have to! The lemon-lime “Cocktail” tree is a cross between the ever-popular Meyer lemon and the legendary Key lime. The scions of each species are grafted onto the same compatible rootstock. You’ll get lemons and limes from the same plant. Lemon-lime trees are self-fertile, so you’ll get fruit with just one plant. If you don’t leave them outside for part of the year, you can help pollination along yourself: just use a soft paintbrush to transfer pollen from one flower to another.

Sun Exposure

  • Full to partial sun (six to eight hours)

Soil pH

  • 5.5 to 6.5

Hardiness Zones

  • 4 to 11 – patio
  • 8 to 11 – outdoors

Spacing

  • 4 feet away from other trees

Moisture

  • Water deeply once top 3 inches of soil are dry to touch

Notes

  • Mature height: 8 feet
  • Mature width: 6 to 8 feet
  • Harvest primarily in October to November, but fruit may be available year round
  • Can fruit in the first year

Have you ever grown lemon-lime “Cocktail” trees? Please tell us your favorite thing about them and your experiences growing lemon-lime trees.

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  • Norann O. January 14, 2022

    Thank you for sharing your experience Patricia. There are a few reasons that your limes may be hard and your grapefruit non-existent. This can sometimes occur with improper watering – make sure to water deeply to encourage root growth. A lack or excess of certain nutrients (N,K,P) and micronutrients (magnesium, boron, copper, zinc) in the soil may also be the cause. While it’s important to fertilize once or twice per year, you should consider testing your soil to asses the composition and ph. Check with your local extension service to get a comprehensive test. Good luck and let us know if you have any success.

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  • Patricia D. January 11, 2022

    I live in Florida and I have a cocktail tree growing in my yard. The fruit listed for my tree is Red Grapefruit, Meyer Lemon and Persian LImes. My tree is about 4 years old. The first year I had some grapefruit growing but I cut them off. The second year my tree produced 24 red grapefuit. They were yummy! The third year, my tree produced a few Meyer lemons and Persian limes.
    I did all the steps to insure that I would have a healthy tree, i.e., fertililizer, water. Now I’m not getting any grapefruit and and the limes are hards as rocks. Any thoughts as to what I can do for my tree? Also the tree hasn’t grown much in height.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

  • Curator’s Corner
  • Introduction
  • Feature Articles

  • Types of Lemons
  • Growing Lemons from Seeds, Seedlings, or Cuttings
  • Sun and Soil Requirements for Growing Lemons
  • Where to Grow Lemons
  • Planting Lemon Trees in the Ground
  • Growing Lemon Trees in Containers
  • Watering, Weeding, Pruning and Fertilizing your Lemon Trees
  • Harvesting your Lemons
  • Storing and Preserving Your Sage
  • Winterizing your Lemon Trees
  • Dealing with Lemon Diseases
  • Dealing with Lemon Pests
  • Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Lemons
  • Plant Profiles

  • Ponderosa Lemon Tree
  • Harvey Lemon Tree
  • Lemon-Lime “Cocktail” Tree
  • Meyer Lemon Bush
  • Meyer Lemon Tree
  • Pink Variegated Eureka Lemon Tree
  • Eureka Lemon Tree
  • Recipes

  • Greek Lemon Potatoes
  • Candied Meyer Lemons
  • Lemon Meringue Bars
  • Lemon Curd Fruit Spread
  • Lemon Vinaigrette
  • Lemon Chicken Soup with Rice, Orzo, or Couscous
  • Additional Articles

  • Nutrition Facts about Lemons
  • Health Benefits and Home Remedies of Lemons
  • Resources about Lemons
  • Lemon Glossary
  • Related Articles

  • 5 of the Best Container Fruit Trees to Grow Inside the Home
  • 5 Tips for Growing Lemons from Seed
  • How Big Do Lemon Trees Get?
  • Growing Lemons Indoors
  • Meyer Lemon Tree Care 101: Outdoors and In Containers

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