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Limeberry
Triphasia trifolia

Small, red colored, berry like fruit, with acidic, lime flavored flesh.

Description: Small tree or shrub to 15-20ft. Trees often have a shrubby, bush-like growth habit. Flowers and fruits may be born through much of the year, with concentrations during summer months.

Hardiness: The limeberry is fairly hardy and can surivive frosty temperatures.

Growing Environment: Grow in full sun to part shade. Water regularly. Protect from long frosts or hard freezes.

Propagation: By seeds.

Uses: Eaten raw. Used in beverages.

Native Range: Native to Java, Indonesia.