Standard Varieties are grafted and, with pruning, are more inclined to grow into a more upright, dual-trunk, tree shape.
The Citrus Cocktail Tree came about by planting both the Key Lime and Meyer lemon trees in the same pot that has superb root structure, is cold hardy, and is pest and disease resistant. Furthermore, since this dwarf lime tree is bushy and seldom reaches above 12 ft in height, you can prune it to your desired shape and height and plant it in a pot indoors or in the ground outdoors in USDA plant hardiness zones 9 to 11. Cocktail Tree - Meyer Lemon / Key Lime (Height: 18 - 26 IN, Shape: Bushy, Add Gift Wrap: No) By growing a citrus Cocktail Tree you will have the advantage of an increased chance of pollination, multiple harvests from two trees, and at the same time both limes or lemons for the recipe you are making.The Cocktail citrus tree is an evergreen tree that upon producing fragrant blooms, will yield luscious, plump fruits in just a year.