We have a citrus tree I cannot identify at our new home. The fruit is small, nothing larger than a golf ball, most smaller. I can't really identify the taste/smell as being specifically a lemon or a lime. I can determine it is not sweet enough for an orange or tangerine. I am leaning towards a Key Lime but did not think they would live this far north (midway between Jacksonville and St. Augustine) and this tree is obviously mature.
Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.
I don't know about citrus Alice, but if it is a lime your to pick them before they turn yellow, they'll be bitter once they turn yellow. Lots of fruit on that small tree. Hopefully someone else can chime in and help you out.
I have contacted an old friend who grows cirtus and he thinks it is a Limequat. Looks pretty darn close and tit makes sense as they are hardy in this area. Now to find some recipes for what to do with all this fruit.
Minds are like parachutes; they work better when they are open.
I've heard of Kumquat but not Limequat, I looked it up and it is actually native to Florida. Interesting, and you can substitute them in a key lime pie.
, I may head to Publix and buy a Key Lime to compare.
