{"product_id":"tavares-limequat-tree","title":"Tavares Limequat Tree","description":"\u003cp\u003e🚨 \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"3\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eFinal Shipping Window:\u003c\/b\u003e Limited trees remain this year. Orders close \u003cb data-index-in-node=\"71\" data-path-to-node=\"3,0\"\u003eJuly 28\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTavares Limequat\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAn Extended-Harvest Lime Alternative Perfectly Suited for Patio Containers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Tavares Limequat is a highly productive specialty citrus that directly solves the single biggest frustration of backyard lime growers: a short, compressed harvest window. While traditional lime trees drop their fruit all at once, the Tavares hangs on the tree exceptionally well. The fruit stores beautifully right on the tree for months after ripening rather than dropping, allowing home gardeners to stretch their fresh lime harvest deep into the off-season when standard lime trees are completely bare.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eIn addition to its extended harvest, this unique hybrid bridges the gap between traditional lime flavor and exceptional cold tolerance. Originally bred by pioneering USDA botanist Walter T. Swingle in 1909, it inherits substantial frost resilience from its kumquat lineage. Standard commercial lime trees are highly sensitive to frost and easily damaged by brief winter chills, but this rugged American heirloom easily handles temperatures that would devastate standard limes. Because of its dense, compact, and naturally symmetrical growth habit, it performs spectacularly well when grown as a permanent patio container specimen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"margin: 24px 0; padding: 12px 20px; border-left: 4px solid #1a1a1a; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-style: italic; color: #444444;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMy Personal Take:\u003c\/strong\u003e I loved having the Tavares Limequat in my garden because it kept me supplied with delicious, tart lime juice long after my Persian limes had finished and fallen off the tree. It is a naturally compact and strikingly beautiful tree that offers genuine ornamental value to a home orchard or patio.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px dashed #c0c0ba; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Flavor \u0026amp; Sensory Experience\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eSharp, Crisp Acidity:\u003c\/strong\u003e The interior pulp is heavily laden with a bright acid juice that mirrors the distinct culinary profile of traditional Key limes, making it perfect for fresh squeezing, marinades, and drinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eFully Edible, Aromatic Peel:\u003c\/strong\u003e The thin, smooth rind adheres tightly to the flesh and is rich in complex essential oils, allowing the fruit to be sliced for tart marmalades, blended for baking curds, or candied for cocktail garnishes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eThe Backyard Advantage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eExtended Off-Season Storage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally stores its fruit directly on the tree for months without losing juice quality, effectively expanding your home lime harvest after traditional varieties finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eExcellent Container Performance:\u003c\/strong\u003e The naturally bushy, compact, and symmetrical growth habit is optimal for container culture. It remains incredibly productive as a permanent patio plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eEstablished Cold Hardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Inherits substantial winter resilience from its Nagami Kumquat lineage. While not as cold-hardy as a pure kumquat, the mature tree is vastly more cold-resistant than the highly sensitive West Indian lime, providing home growers with a rugged substitute that can survive frosts that would normally destroy traditional limes.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px dashed #c0c0ba; margin: 25px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eVariety Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; color: #333333; margin-bottom: 24px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #666666; width: 30%; background-color: #fafafa; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top;\"\u003e× \u003cem\u003eCitrofortunella\u003c\/em\u003e variety (Key Lime × Nagami Kumquat Hybrid)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #666666; background-color: #fafafa; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBred by pioneering USDA botanist Walter T. Swingle in Florida, 1909; officially introduced in 1913.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #eeeeee;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; font-weight: 600; color: #666666; background-color: #fafafa; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eRegional Performance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px 12px; line-height: 1.4; vertical-align: top;\"\u003eHighly adaptable across diverse microclimates. It successfully sets heavy crops uniformly in both cool coastal zones and hot interior valleys.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: 0; border-top: 1px solid #e5e5e5; margin-bottom: 28px;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003ePrimed for Growth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContainer Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown in a 4\" x 4\" x 8\" air-pruning container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSupercharged Roots:\u003c\/strong\u003e Air-pruning technology prevents root-binding, creating a dense, fibrous, and incredibly robust root system that eliminates transplant shock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExpertly Structured:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pruned early to develop a low, sturdy scaffold branch system, ensuring your citrus tree naturally grows into a beautiful, balanced shape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid Establishment:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because of this superior root architecture, the tree won't stall out or hesitate—it is engineered to immediately anchor in and start pushing new growth the moment you plant it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 600; color: #1a1a1a; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.5px; margin-bottom: 16px;\"\u003eCertified Health \u0026amp; Shipping Compliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333333; margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 32px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElite Health Guarantee:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grafted in California inside a USDA APHIS-approved insect-resistant structure, this tree remains entirely within a secure, protected facility from grafting until it is boxed for delivery. This unbroken chain of biosecurity guarantees zero exposure to outside pests and utilizes certified, disease-free budwood from rigorously tested parent stock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e This strict adherence to federal and state agricultural laws ensures you receive a structurally sound, perfectly healthy tree completely free of disease.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e48-State Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Because of these elite biosecurity standards, this tree is fully certified to ship directly to your door in 48 states.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Restrictions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Due to strict state quarantine laws, we unfortunately cannot ship this tree to Texas or Florida.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"fruitmentor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56759161782438,"sku":null,"price":59.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/4910\/2758\/files\/tavares-5.webp?v=1783500642","url":"https:\/\/shop.fruitmentor.com\/products\/tavares-limequat-tree","provider":"fruitmentor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}