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Red Finger Lime Trees for Sale
Citrus made easy for growers, nurseries, and distributors
Tree Source Citrus Nursery is honored to provide commercial, wholesale, and private consumers with the highest quality Palestine sweet lime trees for sale on the market. With a deep specialization in various lime fruit trees, TreeSource takes pride in nurturing each tree with the utmost care and expertise. We grow vigorous and thriving Palestine sweet lime trees, carefully selecting from an array of premium rootstocks, including C35, Carrizo, Flying Dragon, Macrophylla, Rich 16-6, Sour Orange, and Volk. These attentively chosen rootstocks significantly enhance the growth, resilience, and productivity of the Palestine sweet lime fruit tree, ensuring our customers receive only the highest-quality plants.
Red Finger Lime Citrus Trees Your Way
From seed to container-ready.
How Our Red Finger Lime Citrus Trees Are Different
When purchasing Gillette navel orange trees from TreeSource, growers receive clean-propagated, true-to-type material from verified budwood sources. We emphasize uniformity, strong root development, and early structure so trees establish quickly and grow evenly. Shipping is handled in heavy-duty palletized triwall containers designed to secure pots and protect canopies, ensuring trees arrive healthy, stable, and ready to plant.
For orchardists and collectors seeking a classic California navel with heirloom pedigree, the Gillette orange offers a balanced, true-navel eating experience and a reliable mid-season harvest window. Whether planted in commercial rows, boutique groves, or heritage blocks, Gillette connects growers to the foundational era of California citrus — supported today by TreeSource’s clean stock program and professional handling to ensure healthy establishment and long-term success.
Red Finger Lime Citrus Trees FAQs
What unique characteristics do Red Finger Lime trees offer? How do they compare to other varieties of lime trees?
Red Finger Lime trees, also known as Red Caviar Limes, offer several unique characteristics that set them apart from other lime varieties. One of the most distinctive features is their fruit, which contains round, teardrop-shaped vesicles that resemble caviar. These vesicles burst out when the fruit is cut, providing a unique texture and visual appeal, often referred to as "citrus caviar." Depending on maturity and growing conditions, the fruit's color can range from dark green to dark red.
Compared to other lime varieties, Red Finger Limes have a more intense and zesty flavor, making them highly prized in culinary circles for garnishes and trendy cocktails. They are also more tolerant to citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing/HLB), which makes them a resilient choice for growers. Unlike traditional limes, such as Persian or Key limes, which have a more uniform shape and flavor, Red Finger Limes offer a unique combination of appearance, texture, and taste that is not found in other lime varieties.
Overall, Red Finger Lime trees provide a distinctive and versatile option for both culinary uses and ornamental appeal.
Can you explain what you mean by 'citrus liner' for your Red Finger lime trees?
Citrus Liners are innovative products perfect for wholesale nurserymen looking to add citrus to their product line. The most challenging part of producing citrus is the time involved in raising a rootstock seedling that is ready to graft and then grafting or budding the liner. With regulations due to the presence of Asian Citrus Psyllid in the United States, finding quality, clean budwood sources can be difficult.
Our Citrus Liners are grown in a 1.2” x 8” cone to promote healthy root growth in a pest and disease-free environment. They are cultivated in a soil-free media in accordance with most phytosanitary regulations for international shipping.
Once received, the liner can be transplanted into any desired container size. The 7-inch rootball can also be trimmed back moderately to fit into a shorter pot if needed.
At TreeSource, we have been shipping our Citrus Liners worldwide since 2004. We have developed methods to ensure you receive a quality tree when the package arrives at your location. To prepare for shipment, all cones are removed, so you must plan for transplanting soon after receiving your liners. The liners are bundled in groups of 10 to increase stability and wrapped in plastic wrap to keep the root balls moist throughout shipment. We can fit up to 120 liners in one carton!
Each carton is lined with ethylene-absorbing bags to keep the liners happy. Due to USDA regulations, boxes must be sealed completely, so no air holes are allowed. We can ship during winter months with insulation and 2- or 3-day air service if needed. If you cannot transplant the liners immediately, we can ship them in cones, but you will incur the cost of the cones, and the quantity per box is reduced to 110.
What maturity level and fruiting stage can we expect from your Red Finger lime trees? How soon will they begin producing fruit after they arrive?
The maturity level and fruiting stage of our Red Finger lime trees depend on the product you purchase:
Citrus Liners: These young trees require a bit more patience, as they have a longer wait time before they begin bearing fruit. However, they offer the potential for long-term growth and a fruitful future.
Small Pots: These 6-month-old trees are ready to start producing fruit sooner than liners, providing you with a quicker harvest and a more immediate citrus experience.
Large Pots: Our trees in large pots are one year old and will begin producing fruit shortly after arrival, offering a great balance between maturity and speed of fruiting.
Box Ready Trees: These are our most mature trees, at 4 years old, and they will typically start producing fruit the following spring after they arrive, providing an almost immediate harvest.
This allows you to choose the right maturity level based on your needs and how soon you want to enjoy fresh Red Finger limes.
Do you provide seed-grown or grafted finger lime trees? What is the difference in production?
We provide grafted Red Finger lime trees to ensure the healthiest and most robust plants. Our trees are grafted onto various rootstocks, including Carrizo, C35, Flying Dragon, Macrophylla, Volkamariana, Sour Orange, and Rich 16-6. We use precision in every graft to guarantee the best results. Additionally, we use clean, certified budwood for our grafts, ensuring that our trees are healthy and free from disease.
By grafting onto different rootstocks, we can provide trees that are well-suited to various growing conditions and needs. This meticulous process ensures that our Red Finger lime trees are of the highest quality, ready to thrive in your nursery
As first-time Red Finger lime buyers, what growing resources and support do you provide with purchase?
As first-time Red Finger lime buyers, we provide comprehensive, growing resources and support to ensure your success. Here are some key aspects:
Location: Red Finger Limes thrive in full sun, requiring 6 to 8 hours of direct sunlight each day. They prefer subtropical to tropical climates, with optimal temperatures ranging from 68°F to 86°F.
Soil Preparation: Use well-draining sandy loam soil with a pH between 6.0 and 7.0. Enrich the soil with organic matter, such as compost, to improve fertility and moisture retention while ensuring proper drainage.
Watering: Keep the soil consistently moist, but avoid waterlogging. Red Finger Limes need moderate watering, particularly during dry spells.
Fertilizing: Apply a balanced citrus fertilizer (NPK 10-10-10) every 6 to 8 weeks during the growing season to support healthy growth and development.
Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or damaged branches and shape the tree. Regular pruning enhances air circulation and light penetration, promoting overall tree health.
Ongoing Care: Regularly monitor your plants for any signs of pests or diseases, and adjust your watering and fertilization practices according to the changing seasons.
We also offer detailed guides and personalized support to help you with any specific questions or challenges you may encounter. Feel free to contact Daniel Cervantes or the rest of our sales team for further assistance!