Tahitian Persian lime trees are somewhat delicate to grow because they are a three-way hybrid between citrus medica, citrus grandus, and citrus micrantha.  Determining exactly what sort of lime you might have on hand can be a challenge because various limes are known as Tahiti lime, Persian lime, or Tahitian Persian Lime. Propagating from Seed Like most hybrids, Tahitian limes are difficult to get to breed true from seed. Each seed produces only one sprout,More

Tahitian lime trees do not require pruning to grow to a healthy size. However, you might want to prune your lime tree to help keep it to a manageable size, to promote admission of sunlight, or to increase fruit production. Although it is not essential to prune your lime tree, you might want to trim it back if it is growing into areas where you do not want tree limbs or if it is growingMore

Olive trees are native to the Mediterranean area, but are grown around the world. There are a variety of reasons to grow olive trees ranging from maintaining orchards to obtain the fruits to even growing them as potted ornamentals. Fruitless olive trees are grown as an ornamental lawn tree and are prized for their silvery green leaves and dense shade. They also are excellent subjects for growing as bonsai. When to Prune Pruning is bestMore

A Queensland bottle tree (which should not be confused with a bottlebrush shrub) does not need trimmed at all if it is in a situation where it has plenty of growing room. Ideally, the bottle tree (Brachychiton Rupestris) should be situated in an area where it gets plenty of sun, the soil is well drained and it receives moderate protection from prevailing winds and winter chill. Bottle trees are hardy in US growing zones 9-11.More

Olive trees can be grown all over the world in areas where winter temperatures do not fall below freezing. In the United States, they can be grown in USDA growing zones 8-10. Olives can be used for many things, from delicious garnishes to an excellent, cold-pressed cooking oil. In the wild, the trees grow from seeds that are spread by birds and animals. Modern growers often grow olive trees from cuttings because cuttings are essentiallyMore

There are three schools of thought on pruning a glauca grass tree. The first is that they do not need to be pruned. The second is that all dead, brown growth should be trimmed away to encourage next season’s healthy growth. And the third is that glauca grass trees naturally grow in areas that tend to have seasonal grass fires, and that they are healthier after being subjected to a grass fire. Who is right?More