The Mandarin Lime bears fragrant white flowers in spring, followed by attractive fruit with many culinary uses.

The fruit peels off to reveal 8-10 easily separated bright orange segments with a few greenish seeds. The fruit is deep red - orange and looks like mandarins, but tastes like limes.

It is said to be hardier than other limes and can be grown in a pot and maintained at a manageable size, or if put in the ground, can grow to 6 metes in height.

To maintain, simply prune to remove twiggy growth and weak branches, or when plant is young you can prune to create desired shape.