Madison Citrus Nursery Rangpur Lime Tree

Botanically, the Rangpur Lime is a sour mandarin orange. While it is not a true lime, its flavor profile is remarkably similar to a lime, offering a clean, acidic tartness that works well in culinary applications.

Yes, the Rangpur Lime is well-suited for container gardening. Because it has a shrubby, spreading habit, you can easily manage its size with regular pruning to keep it contained on a patio or balcony.

This variety is quite resilient and can tolerate temperatures down to 20°F once the tree is dormant. While it is as hardy as a Meyer lemon, you should still provide protection or move container-grown trees indoors if temperatures are expected to drop below that threshold.

Because these trees are grafted using mature buds, they are capable of producing fruit much sooner than trees grown from seed. Depending on the care and environment, you can expect to see fruit development significantly faster than with non-grafted specimens.

The fruit is bright orange both inside and out, measuring about 2 to 3 inches in diameter. A major benefit of this variety is that the fruit is often seedless, making it very convenient for juicing and cooking.

The Rangpur Lime typically ripens in early winter. You will know they are ready to harvest when the skin turns a vibrant, deep orange and the fruit feels firm yet slightly yielding to the touch.