Does a lime tree have spikes?

Most true lemons have sharp thorns lining the twigs, although some hybrids are almost thornless, such as “Eureka.” The second most popular citrus fruit, the lime, also has thorns. Thornless cultivars are available, but supposedly lack flavor, are less productive and are thus less desirable.Click to see full answer. Also to know is, why does my lime tree have thorns?Lime and lemon trees are both members of genus Citrus and many of them have thorns. Thorns protect the delicate juvenile lime lemon tree from hungry animals that want to eat away at the tender leaves and fruits. As citrus trees grow and mature some lose their thorns while some retain them.Secondly, how do you know if its a lemon or lime tree? Score the rind of the fruit carefully. Lemon trees’ fruit will smell like lemons, while limes will display a strong lime scent. Remove a leaf, crush it and smell the leaf’s oils. The lemon tree’s leaves will have a strong lemon odor, while the lime leaves will smell like lime. Subsequently, question is, what type of lime tree has thorns? The Tahiti lime, also known as the Persian lime grows to 15 to 20 feet with nearly thornless branches. However nearly thornless still means the tree has thorns. The tree blooms early in the year, usually January, although blossoms can appear at any time. The fruit ripens to a pale yellow, has few seeds and is aromatic.Can a lime tree turn into a lemon tree?The sun causes them to turn yellow and will change the flavor of the lime. Key limes (Citrus aurantifolia) are even smaller and far more acidic than the Tahitian variety. Sweet limes might be mistaken for lemons since they are yellow when ripe and ready to use. They have less acid than Tahitian or Key.

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