Kaffir Lime

Citrus Hystrix

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Overview

Citrus hystrix, known as Kaffir Lime, is a tropical citrus tree reaching heights of 10-15 ft. Its distinctive double-lobed leaves emit a fragrant aroma, essential in Asian cuisine. The tree produces small, wrinkled green fruits with a pungent, zesty flavor. Ideally suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil. Can be potted in colder climates; requires protection from frost.

Sun FullWater MediumZones 9–10

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Citrus hystrix, known as Kaffir Lime, is a tropical citrus tree reaching heights of 10-15 ft

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Can be potted in colder climates; requires protection from frost

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — The tree produces small, wrinkled green fruits with a pungent, zesty flavor

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Ideally suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Citrus hystrix, known as Kaffir Lime, is a tropical citrus tree reaching heights of 10-15 ft

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — scientifically known as Citrus hystrix

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family

Culture

Sun: Full
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Family: Rutaceae

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Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Its distinctive double-lobed leaves emit a fragrant aroma, essential in Asian cuisine

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Can be potted in colder climates; requires protection from frost

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — The tree produces small, wrinkled green fruits with a pungent, zesty flavor

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Ideally suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Citrus hystrix, known as Kaffir Lime, is a tropical citrus tree reaching heights of 10-15 ft

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — scientifically known as Citrus hystrix

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — With a typical height of 6 to 10 feet

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — but capable of reaching up to 16 feet in its native tropical Southeast Asia

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — the optimal growing region in the United States is USDA hardiness zones 9 to 11

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — This plant prefers full sun exposure and well-draining

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — slightly acidic soil.<br><br>The Kaffir Lime's leaves are a vivid green

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — with a bifoliate pattern; each leaf has a petiole that connects to a thorn at the base

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — The rind and zest of these fruits are highly valued in culinary applications

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — rough-skinned fruits that measure about 2 to 3 inches in diameter

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — especially in Thai and Indonesian cuisine.<br><br>For a landscape design

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — It can be kept in a large pot for easier winter protection in cooler climates

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — consider using the Kaffir Lime as a specimen plant or citrus orchard addition that requires moderate water

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — ensuring the soil does not become waterlogged

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Pruning may be done to manage shape and remove any suckers

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — tree for full

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — tree with white blooms

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — white flowers in the garden

Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Its distinctive double-lobed leaves emit a fragrant aroma, essential in Asian cuisine; this plant prefers full sun exposure and

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