Question: what is the difference between a lemon tree and a lime tree?
Answer: Lime trees' leaves are smaller and generally aren't more than 2 inches long. ... 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.