Lime Kaffir

Makrut Lime, Kaffir Lime, Kaffir Limoen, Kaffir Limes, Combava, Kaffir Lime Tree, Citrus hystrix, Combava Citrus hystrix, Thai Lemon

The Kaffir Lime is a quick growing and compact shrub that produces unusual looking fruit. The fruit are green, warty, and inedible due to the thick rind, lack of juice, and bitter taste. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. The Kaffir Lime is commonly included in a mixed planting or maintained either in a container or in a courtyard garden.

Suited to regions:	Subtropical, Temperate
Plant type:	Citrus
Height:	3.00 m
Spread:	3.00 m
Flowering time:	Summer
Tolerances:
Garden uses:	Containers, Culinary, Screening
Garden styles:	Backyard, City & Courtyard, Frontyard, Modern
Easy to grow?	Yes
Maintenance requirements	Some
Growth rate	Medium
Also known as	Makrut Lime, Kaffir Lime, Kaffir Limoen, Kaffir Limes, Combava, Kaffir Lime Tree, Citrus hystrix, Combava Citrus hystrix, Thai Lemon

Lime Kaffir Details

The Kaffir Lime is a quick growing and compact shrub that produces unusual looking fruit. The fruit are green, warty, and inedible due to the thick rind, lack of juice, and bitter taste. That said, the leaves are often used in Asian cooking. The fruit will mature to yellow but are generally harvested green during winter. This evergreen shrub typically grows to 3 m tall and the same wide and can be trimmed as necessary. Best performance with this variety is achieved when it is grown in full sun on a well-drained, sheltered site, protected from heavy frost, though it will generally tolerate moderate frost once established. The Kaffir Lime is commonly included in a mixed planting or maintained either in a container or in a courtyard garden.