Does Tahitian Lime Have Thorns?

The Tahiti lime, also known as the Persian lime grows to 15 to 20 feet with nearly thornless branches. However nearly thornless still means the tree has thorns. The tree blooms early in the year, usually January, although blossoms can appear at any time.

Does Tahitian lime tree have thorns?

Tahitian limes have good-sized fruit and they bear from mid autumn through to mid winter. The reason they're popular is because they're 'user friendly. ' They have no seeds and they're virtually thornless.

Which lime tree has thorns?

Lime trees developed thorns as a way to discourage hungry animals from nibbling on their tender young leaves: In the case of Kaffir limes, strong spines up to 1 ½ inches long protrude from the branches just beneath each cluster of lemon-scented leaves. The thorns on small, shrubby Key limes are just as sharp.