Note to The Tempest, 5.1.10, lime trees


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The Tempest,
Act 5, Scene 1, line 10
The lime trees that produce lime fruit do not grow outdoors in England, so perhaps the sort of tree that Shakespeare has in mind is the tree known as "linden" in Europe, as "basswood" in North America, and as "lime" in England.
Linden tree, known in England as lime tree
Linden tree,
known in England as "lime tree" or "lime bush."