Mexico is the top Persian Lime producer in the world, with an estimated production of 2.5 million tons. This variety is a seedless green fruit which is larger and sweeter than a Key Lime, making it ideal for beverage, nectar fruit products and food preparation. Citrofrut is at the top of the Persian Lime production in Mexico. The Mexican lime production takes place mainly in Veracruz, Oaxaca and Jalisco, which contribute 95 percent of the total. The Mexican lime trees are moderately-sized and bushy, almost shrub-like, and the leaves are distinctively aromatic when crushed. Some selections are quite thorny, while other selections are thornless. The Mexican lime tree is extremely sensitive to cold. The blossoms are pure white and fragrant. This fruit is very small in size, with an average size of 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and are round to oblate in shape. It’s characterized by its smoothness, the easy peeling and covered in visible oil glands. This fruit is very small in size, with an average size of 5 to 7 centimeters in diameter, and are round to oblate in shape. It’s characterized by its smoothness, the easy peeling and covered in visible oil glands.