How Can I Protect My Key Lime Tree

Question

I am planting a key lime tree in my backyard. How can I protect my tree from the frosty winter while it is outdoors? Do I have to cover it, and if so, with what? Thanks.

Answer 1

No matter how much protection you give your key lime tree, it cannot survive the winter outdoors where you live. You are best off putting it in a container and bringing it in for the winter each year. I live in a similar climate as you and I have an orange tree that I treat this way. I have had it for 13 years now and it has grown happily outside in the summer and inside as a house plant in the winter. Your key lime should be fine this way as well.