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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 9–10Type Tree
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family; tree for full

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Medium
USDA zones
9–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Tree
Family
Rutaceae

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Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Ideally suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — With a typical height of 6 to 10 feet; is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family, image 54
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Ideally suited for USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; its distinctive double-lobed leaves emit a
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — rough-skinned fruits that measure about 2 to 3 inches in diameter; the tree produces small, wrinkled green fruits, image 60
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — This plant prefers full sun exposure and well-draining; can be potted in colder climates; requires protection from, image 57
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Can be potted in colder climates; requires protection from frost; but capable of reaching up to 16 feet in its, image 51
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Its distinctive double-lobed leaves emit a fragrant aroma, essential in Asian cuisine
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — With a typical height of 6 to 10 feet
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — Pruning may be done to manage shape and remove any suckers; tree with white blooms
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — It can be kept in a large pot for easier winter protection in cooler climates; the rind and zest of these fruits are highly
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — especially in Thai and Indonesian cuisine.<br><br>For a landscape design; consider using the Kaffir Lime as a specimen plant or
Kaffir Lime (Citrus Hystrix) — is a unique and aromatic member of the Rutaceae family; tree for full, image 53
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