Persian lime

15–28 inch Persian lime tree

• Larger and thicker-skinned than the smaller, more acidic, and seed-filled Key lime.
• Seedless, making it more convenient for many culinary uses.
• Longer shelf-life than Key limes, a major advantage for commercial production and transport.
• Less bitter and acidic than Key limes, with a milder, classic lime flavor.
• More cold-hardy than other lime varieties.
• Thornless or nearly thornless tree.
• Turns yellow when fully ripe, though it is usually picked and sold while still green.