Lime Trees For Sale

Paul’s Nursery grows healthy, grafted lime trees ready for hassle-free backyard planting in Clermont, FL and across Central Florida neighborhoods.

The Best Lime Trees Nursery in Clermont, FL

Paul’s Nursery has been part of Central Florida growing tradition for more than 125 years, and lime trees stay one of the most requested citrus picks on the property. The team focuses on lime varieties that thrive in the local climate and produce bright, juicy fruit by the bagful each season. Every lime tree is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit production starts much sooner than seed-grown alternatives. Customers in Clermont rely on the team for honest guidance on variety, placement, and yard conditions before any tree leaves the lot. The buying process stays hassle-free from start to finish because an experienced crew handles every step. Free estimates fold delivery and expert planting into one transparent quote with no hidden fees. Trees arrive in the same healthy condition they had on the property, and a knowledgeable team member installs them right in your yard. Honest recommendations shape every conversation, even when that means suggesting a different variety than the one you walked in asking about. Family ownership means the people growing the trees often handle the delivery and planting themselves. Every lime tree comes straight from the state-inspected greenhouse to your home. The team stays available by phone or text long after the planting day. Buying a lime tree here is a decision that pays off across many fruiting seasons.

John De Vivo
April 29, 2026

I had a great experience working with Paul’s Nursery from start to finish. They helped me select several fruit trees and handled the installation, and the entire process was smooth and professional. The team was knowledgeable, answered all my questions, and clearly cared about doing the job right. The trees were healthy, well-planted, and everything was done with attention to detail. I highly recommend Paul’s Nursery to anyone looking for quality fruit trees and reliable installation.

Dlx3k
December 16, 2023

It saddens me to come to this page and see only 4 stars for this stellar business. It almost makes me wonder if the reviewers left their review on the wrong page. I experienced exactly zero of the negative experiences described in some of these reviews. I responded to their ad on facebook and was pleasantly surprised every step of the way! Communication was prompt, professional, respectful, courteous, and most certainly not aggressive. The staff was extraordinarily accommodating, going out on a limb (See what I did there?) to ensure my satisfaction. I purchased a Persian Lime tree from them. They delivered AND planted it at no additional charge – and I live over FIFTY MILES from their site! Upon delivery, the tree was already laden with fruit! This was a birthday gift for my sister. Growing up in Northern Michigan, she would have never dreamed that one day she would have a lime tree in her backyard. THANK you, Shelsea, Paul & staff for taking my sister’s Florida Dreams to the next level. We will definitely see you again!!!

Kathy Powell
March 8, 2022

For Christmas 2020 I bought my wife 5 citrus trees from Paul's Nursery. He picked out some very good trees, whenever I had a question he would walk me through it. Normally the first year you get very few pieces of fruit. Because of the quality of Paul's trees and his help after sale this is the first years crop.Pictures of our trees as of Christmas 2021.

Iraida lopez-king
October 27, 2020

They have a good variety on citrus plants and others. Already made appointment for them to give us Free estimate and advice. By the way, the business is open today.

Skip Todd
July 9, 2020

They were fast did a GREAT Job and my yard is green again. Thanks

Sharon Hehir
April 5, 2020

They did a great job replacing my front bushes that got cut down by accident from the power lines tree trimmers but now I have beautiful new bushes. Paul was very nice and will return phone calls or text you back he won’t leave you hanging, I definitely recommend them and will tell anyone who asks

Mary Pead
December 17, 2018

This Nursery does not look beautiful from the road however, they have a huge selection and they are willing to get whatever you need from one of their other nurseries throughout the state. At this particular location they carry a lot of cold-hardy plants and many varieties of fruit and citrus. The prices are far below what you would find at other locations in the area. The owners entire family is in the nursery business throughout the state. He was raised doing this he has a large knowledge of plants for this area. I am told they also do pavers, landscaping, and irrigation.

Lime Trees Delivery In Central Florida

Paul’s Nursery proudly sells Lime Trees to homeowners across Clermont, Winter Garden, The Villages, Groveland, and surrounding Central Florida communities. We deliver Lime Trees and include expert planting labor with every order, so the entire process stays hassle-free from start to finish. See our delivery locations to learn more about the areas where we help homeowners with their Lime Trees:

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Why Buy Lime Trees

Lime trees give Central Florida homeowners one of the most versatile and rewarding citrus crops available for a backyard. A single mature tree can produce hundreds of limes per year, which keeps the kitchen stocked for cooking, drinks, and garnishes year-round. Homegrown limes deliver a brighter, more aromatic flavor than anything bought at the grocery store. The fragrance of lime blossoms in spring fills a yard with a scent few flowers can match. Pollinators flock to the flowers in steady numbers, which benefits the rest of the garden. Children love picking the bright green fruit straight off the branches during harvest season. The trees also provide steady evergreen shade that adds visual structure to the landscape year-round. Property value often climbs when established citrus trees become part of the yard.

Variety choice plays a real role in the long-term success of a lime tree planting. Persian, Key, Kaffir, and Mexican Thornless all perform well across the Central Florida service area. Persian limes, also called Tahiti or Bearss limes, produce the larger, seedless fruit most familiar from grocery stores and yield reliably across the Florida climate. Key limes deliver smaller, intensely flavored fruit with a tart, aromatic profile that has earned a devoted following. Kaffir limes are grown for their fragrant leaves and bumpy fruit, both prized in Southeast Asian cooking. Mexican Thornless lime offers an easier-to-handle option with strong production and classic lime flavor. Each variety has its own peak harvest window across the year. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through each option in plain language.

Grafted lime trees offer a major head start over seed-grown alternatives. Every lime tree on the lot is grafted onto established rootstock, which means fruit typically arrives within the first year. Seed-grown limes, by comparison, can take seven to ten years before producing anything edible. Larger nursery trees carry heavier first-year crops than smaller ones, so the size at purchase affects how quickly you fill a basket. The grafting method also locks in the parent variety’s traits, including flavor, size, and harvest timing. That predictability removes the mystery from buying a lime tree. Customers know exactly what they are taking home before the tree ever leaves the lot. Every tree on the property meets the same standard.

The hassle-free delivery and expert planting service is what sets Paul’s Nursery apart from typical nursery experiences. Loading a heavy potted lime tree into a regular vehicle rarely ends well for the tree or the car. The Paul’s Nursery crew handles the entire transport and installation with the right equipment and steady hands. An experienced team member comes to your yard, picks the right spot with you, digs the hole, plants the tree at the correct depth, and waters it in. Homeowners do not have to lift a shovel or worry about doing it wrong. Free estimates cover the full delivery and expert planting job before the work starts. Customers know the exact cost ahead of time, with no surprises tacked on later. That straightforward approach reflects how the nursery has operated since the beginning.

Stock quality sits at the heart of what Paul’s Nursery offers. The Florida Department of Agriculture inspects the trees every 30 days, and the inventory remains 100% disease-free at the time of sale. Each lime tree comes straight out of the state-inspected greenhouse and into your yard with no middle handoff. That short path keeps every tree in peak condition. The growing team watches the trees daily and catches anything that needs attention well before delivery. Watering, feeding, and inspection follow a steady rhythm throughout the year. Customers receive a tree raised under attentive care from the very beginning. The healthy start makes a real difference in how the tree settles into a new yard.

Care after planting stays simpler than many homeowners expect, especially because the tree was professionally installed from the start. Lime trees in Central Florida need consistent water during the first growing season, then taper off as roots reach deeper soil. Light pruning shapes the canopy and removes any crossing branches. Citrus-formulated fertilizer goes down several times each year on a schedule the team can outline. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide makes picking far easier and the tree easier to manage. First harvests often arrive in the first year thanks to the grafted rootstock. From there, production builds steadily as the tree matures. The team stays available by phone or text for any follow-up questions along the way.

Working with Paul’s Nursery means working with the people who actually grow the trees they sell and install. That direct relationship is hard to find at big-box garden centers or generic landscape suppliers. Each lime tree has a known history on the property, including its feeding schedule and health checks. Questions get answered by someone who walked past that exact row earlier in the day. Pricing reflects the quality of the trees and the included expert services without unnecessary markup. Repeat customers come back because the trees they bought years ago are still producing well. New customers find a nursery that treats them with respect and patience. The lime tree you choose today becomes a long-term feature of your yard, planted by experts who care about how it grows.

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Paul’s Nursery offers more than just Lime Trees for homeowners throughout Clermont, The Villages, and surrounding Central Florida areas. Explore our additional fruit tree varieties below:

Buy Lime Trees Online By Seeing Our Clermont Stock

The online stock page lets you scroll through current lime tree availability from any device, day or night. Photos show real trees from the property rather than catalog images. Variety names appear clearly so you can compare Persian, Key, Kaffir, Mexican Thornless, and other Florida-friendly options side by side. Size details set expectations for what to expect when the tree arrives. The list updates as trees sell, which keeps the inventory accurate at all times. Homeowners across Apopka, Auburndale, Davenport, Eustis, Groveland, Haines City, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Mount Dora, Ocoee, Tavares, The Villages, Wildwood, and Winter Garden use the page regularly. Delivery and expert planting reach every community in that service area in one hassle-free visit. A quick phone call or text after browsing usually moves things along faster than email exchanges. The team can confirm sizing, answer variety questions, and lock in a delivery and planting window in one conversation. Free estimates apply to the full delivery and planting service. Central Florida homeowners get an easy path from online browsing to a healthy lime tree in the ground.

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Commonly Asked Lime Trees Planting Questions

Paul’s Nursery makes buying a lime tree straightforward by offering healthy, grafted stock, honest variety advice, and hassle-free delivery with expert planting included throughout Central Florida. The questions below cover what homeowners most often ask before placing an order.

Most lime trees from Paul’s Nursery produce fruit within the first year after planting because they are grafted onto established rootstock. That grafting approach skips the long juvenile phase a seed-grown tree has to go through. Seed-grown limes, by comparison, can take seven to ten years to produce a single piece of fruit. The size of the tree at purchase plays a real role in how heavy the first crop will be. Smaller trees typically yield only a few limes in the early seasons. Larger trees deliver a much heavier first crop and ramp up production faster from there. Key limes are known for producing especially early and reliably under Florida conditions. The team at Paul’s Nursery sets clear expectations during the buying conversation.

Production scales upward as the tree matures over the next several years. A young grafted lime tree might produce a modest crop in its first fruiting season, then increase output steadily every year afterward. Lime trees often produce fruit nearly year-round in Florida, with heavier flushes in certain seasons depending on the variety. Branches need time to thicken before they can support a heavier load of fruit. The tree manages its own crop load through natural fruit drop, which sheds anything it cannot support. By year three or four, a healthy lime tree typically produces enough fruit for fresh use, juicing, and sharing with plenty to spare. Mature trees can produce several hundred limes per year under good conditions. The pace rewards the early planting decision quickly.

Several factors affect how fast a tree reaches full production. Consistent watering during the first growing season helps the root system settle in fully. Regular citrus fertilizer applications support steady canopy and branch growth across the seasons. Heat tolerance is one of the lime tree’s strengths, so Florida summers actually accelerate fruit development. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning makes picking simpler and helps the tree focus energy on fruiting wood. The team at Paul’s Nursery shares a clear care plan during the buying conversation. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance as the tree grows. That ongoing support helps the lime tree reach its potential faster.

Several lime varieties perform beautifully across the Central Florida service area. Persian limes produce the larger, seedless fruit most familiar from grocery stores and tolerate Florida heat well. Key limes deliver smaller, intensely flavored fruit with a tart, aromatic profile that defines the classic Key lime pie. Kaffir limes are grown for their fragrant leaves and bumpy fruit, both prized in Thai and Indonesian cooking. Mexican Thornless lime offers an easier-to-handle option with strong production and classic lime flavor. Each of these varieties handles Florida heat, sandy soil, and seasonal rainfall well. The team helps match the variety to your taste and your yard layout. That conversation happens before any tree leaves the property.

Climate compatibility matters more than name recognition when choosing a lime tree for Florida. The Florida climate is essentially perfect for lime trees, which evolved in warm, humid regions. The grafted rootstock at Paul’s Nursery improves performance even further on these varieties. Customers across Clermont, Groveland, and the wider service area have had years of success with these proven lime selections. The trees produce reliably year after year with basic care. Key limes have a long history in Florida and remain a favorite for home growers who want the authentic flavor. Persian limes have become especially popular for everyday cooking and drinks. Choosing the right variety up front avoids years of disappointment later.

Harvest timing varies by variety, which works to a homeowner’s advantage. Persian limes produce nearly continuously under Florida conditions, with heavier flushes in summer and fall. Key limes often peak in late summer and early fall but produce sporadically throughout the year. Kaffir limes provide harvestable leaves year-round in addition to occasional fruit. Planting two complementary varieties stretches fresh limes across the entire calendar. Fruit size, flavor, and skin thickness also vary by variety. The team at Paul’s Nursery walks through these tradeoffs during the buying conversation. Photos on the online stock page show the current selection. Calling or texting the team helps narrow down the best fit for your goals.

One of the real advantages of growing in Florida is that lime trees can be planted year-round. The trees at Paul’s Nursery are grown in pots, which lets young trees develop strong root systems before they reach your yard. Container-grown stock skips the timing concerns that bare-root trees create. Whether you call in February or August, the planting process works smoothly because an expert handles the installation regardless of the season. Florida’s mild climate supports root growth across every season of the year. The team plants lime trees throughout the calendar for customers across the region. Booking ahead helps secure your preferred delivery date and variety. The nursery adapts the planting approach to the season at hand.

Each season carries its own slight advantages for a lime tree. Spring planting takes advantage of warming temperatures and reliable rainfall, which helps new trees settle in quickly before the main growth flush. Summer planting works well when watering stays consistent through hot stretches. Fall planting offers cooler temperatures and reduced pest pressure on the new tree. Winter planting puts the tree in the ground during the mildest part of the year, with attention to occasional freeze nights. The grafted rootstock and well-developed pot roots give the tree resilience in any window. There is no wrong month to start. The expert installation team handles the work no matter what time of year it is.

The buying conversation covers timing in detail when you call or text. The team at Paul’s Nursery talks through your yard, your goals, and your schedule before confirming a date. If a cold snap is forecast soon after planting, the crew can share simple protection steps for the first few nights. Sunlight exposure, drainage, and spacing get walked through during the estimate visit. Lime trees have gone into yards across Clermont, Groveland, Winter Garden, and the wider service area in every month of the year. Each season produces healthy, established trees with the right approach. Earlier calls usually mean better variety selection. The nursery keeps fresh stock turning over throughout the year.

Lime trees stay flexible when it comes to spacing in a backyard setting. Paul’s Nursery has planted three or four fruit trees in a single hole to grow intertwined for customers wanting a fuller cluster. Spacing apart is nice when the yard allows, but it is not strictly necessary. The team suggests keeping each tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning, which makes picking far easier. That maintained size also fits more lime trees into a smaller yard footprint. Tight spacing works as long as the trees get consistent care. Homeowners with limited space still get a productive backyard citrus setup. The nursery helps map the right approach during the estimate visit, when the expert installer walks the yard with you.

Larger yards open up more layout options for a lime planting. Several trees can be planted in a row to create a small backyard citrus grove. Mixing varieties across the row stretches the harvest season across more months of the year. Each tree still benefits from regular feeding and light pruning regardless of how much room it has. Sunlight exposure matters more than raw distance between trees for total fruit production. Underground utilities and septic lines deserve attention before any hole gets dug. The crew checks those details during the planting visit so homeowners never have to worry about it. Planning the layout once saves headaches down the road.

Container growing is an especially popular option for lime trees, particularly Key lime varieties. Many homeowners successfully grow limes in large containers on patios, decks, or near the house. The grafted rootstock keeps the tree compact and productive even in a pot. Watering becomes more frequent because pots dry out faster than ground soil. Citrus-specific fertilizer still applies on a regular schedule. The nursery carries options suited to container growing throughout the year. Talking through your space helps the team recommend the right tree. Every yard finds a workable arrangement.

Lime trees do well with several hours of direct sunlight each day, and partial sun setups can still produce healthy trees with respectable fruit harvests. Yards with full sun typically push the heaviest production and the most flavorful fruit. Partial sun yards still grow strong lime trees, just with slightly lighter yields. Morning sun is especially helpful because it dries the leaves quickly after dew or rain. A few hours of afternoon sun supports the steady fruit development through the warmer months. Trees in deeper shade can still grow well as ornamental landscape features, even if fruit production drops. The expert installer helps identify the best available spot during the estimate. Shady yards are absolutely welcome to grow lime trees.

The sunlight conversation matters less than many homeowners worry about. Lime trees handle a range of light conditions across the service area. Older trees in established yards often grow under partial shade from larger trees and still produce fruit each year. The grafted rootstock supports steady growth even when light is less than ideal. Light pruning helps sunlight reach the inner branches and the developing fruit. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide also helps each branch get its share of light. The team has planted lime trees in yards across the spectrum of sun exposure. Every yard finds a workable layout.

Practical tips help make the most of whatever sun the yard provides. The expert installer walks the yard during the estimate and points out the best spot with a trained eye. Buildings, fences, and other trees affect how much sun reaches a particular spot, and the team accounts for that. The crew brings practiced experience to this assessment, which speeds up the decision significantly. Homeowners do not have to second-guess the placement because the installer has done it hundreds of times. Customers can call or text with questions as they plan. The right spot makes the rest of the care much easier across the years that follow.

Established lime trees handle Central Florida winters well in most years. Mature citrus tolerates brief overnight freezes and dips into the upper twenties without significant damage. The trouble starts when temperatures stay below freezing for many consecutive hours. Young trees in their first year or two face more risk because the trunk and lower branches lack mature bark. Lime trees are slightly more cold-sensitive than some other citrus options, which makes the right planting spot especially helpful. Clermont sits in a zone where most years pass without significant freeze damage. The Florida climate suits lime trees consistently across the long term. The nursery has watched countless trees thrive through decades of local winters.

Protection during freeze events helps young trees stay safe. Wrapping the trunk with frost cloth or burlap insulates the most vulnerable part of the tree. Draping sheets over smaller trees still works well for short overnight freezes. Outdoor string lights under the cover add modest warmth on the coldest nights. Watering the soil thoroughly before a forecast freeze helps moderate root-zone temperatures. Removing the wrap during daylight hours after the freeze prevents pests from settling in. Most Central Florida winters bring only a handful of nights that require this kind of attention. The team can share simple protection steps when a cold front shows up in the forecast.

Longer freeze events occasionally cause some branch damage even to established trees. Pruning out any damaged wood becomes part of spring recovery when this happens. The tree usually pushes fresh growth from below the affected area within weeks. Patience helps during this stretch, because removing too much too soon can stress the tree further. Citrus trees show real resilience overall when given basic care. Customers can always call or text the team for guidance during recovery. Choosing the right variety and spot reduces freeze risk significantly from the start, which the expert installer factors in during planting. Decades of local experience inform every recommendation the team makes.

The expert installation gives the tree the best possible start, which makes the first few weeks easier on the homeowner. Water deeply two or three times per week during the establishment phase, adjusting for rainfall. The goal is moist but not soggy soil around the root ball. Hold off on fertilizer for the first month so the roots can settle without being pushed to grow leaves prematurely. Watch for any wilting or leaf drop, which usually signals a watering issue rather than anything else. Pest activity at this stage is rare but worth monitoring. The tree is essentially recovering from transplant during this period. Customers are always welcome to call or text the team with any questions during these early weeks

Ongoing care follows the rhythms of the Florida growing season. Active fertilization runs from March through September to support steady development, while the winter months serve as a rest period where the tree should remain dormant with no fertilizing. Summer requires steady watering during dry stretches and basic pest monitoring as fruit develops. Fall remains a good time for any light pruning. Winter is mostly a rest period, with attention paid to freeze protection on cold nights and ongoing harvest. Keeping the tree around 6 feet tall and 5 feet wide through light pruning supports easier picking and healthier wood. Heavy pruning is rarely needed for a lime tree on a sensible schedule. The grafted rootstock keeps the tree productive with modest effort each season.

Pest awareness matters across all seasons. Citrus leaf miners, aphids, and scale insects show up on lime trees from time to time. Spotting issues early keeps treatment simple and effective. Yellow leaves can signal nutrient deficiency, overwatering, or seasonal change, so context matters when reading the symptoms. The team at Paul’s Nursery stays available by phone or text for follow-up questions long after the tree is in the ground. Customers across Central Florida call back years later for advice or additional trees. Paul’s Nursery treats every sale as the start of a relationship, not the end of one. That ongoing support comes standard with every tree the nursery sells.

Limes are the most cold-sensitive of the common citrus trees. They prefer the warm, frost-free conditions that Central Florida usually provides. Most years pass with only a handful of nights cold enough to worry about. A mature, established lime tree handles brief, light chills better than a young one. The first couple of winters carry more risk while the bark is still thin. A sheltered planting spot near a wall or fence adds a layer of natural protection. Paul’s Nursery helps you choose both the right variety and the right location. That planning lowers the cold risk from the start.

A little protection goes a long way during a rare freeze. Wrapping the trunk with frost cloth or burlap shields the most vulnerable part of the tree. Draping a cover over a smaller tree works well for a short, cold night. Watering the soil the day before a freeze helps the ground hold warmth around the roots. Pull the cover off during the day so the tree gets its sun and air. Container growing is also a smart option, since a potted lime can move indoors during a cold snap. Most Central Florida winters call for this care on only a few nights. The team walks you through the simple routine during the buying conversation.

Outside of those rare cold nights, limes are easy and rewarding to grow here. The grafted stock from Paul’s Nursery often bears within the first year on its established rootstock. Consistent water during the first few weeks gets the roots established. After that, a couple of deep waterings a week works well outside the rainy season. A sunny spot brings the heaviest fruit set and the best flavor. Persian limes and Key limes both do well in the Central Florida climate. Photos on the online stock page show the current lime selection. A quick call or text helps you pick the right tree for your yard.

Get the Best Lime Trees Near You

Choose Paul’s Nursery for healthy, grafted lime trees backed by generations of growing experience and hassle-free expert planting across Central Florida. Call or text (352) 536-4893 or browse the current stock online to start planning your backyard citrus harvest today.