Thorny multi stemmed evergreen shrub tree, its leaves produce a citronella scent, while the lime itself is very bumpy textured. Flowers bloom, a pink, white color which is different from the rest of the limes we see today.
Kaffir Lime
Citrus Hystrix
Kaffir Lime
Thorny multi stemmed evergreen shrub tree, its leaves produce a citronella scent, while the lime itself is very bumpy textured. Flowers bloom, a pink, white color which is different from the rest of the limes we see today.
| Plant Type | Fruit, Shrub, Tree |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Hardiness Zone | Zone 10 (30°F)Zone 11 (40°F)Zone 12 (50°F-60°F) |
| Flower Color | White, Pink |
| Flower Season | Early Spring, Mid Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Mid Summer, Late Summer, Fall, Winter |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Height | 6-25ft. |
| Spread | 5-12ft. |
| Characteristics | Edible, Evergreen, Fragrant, Fruit & Berries, Great Foliage |
| Attracts | Birds, Pollinators |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Garden Uses | |
| Tolerance | Cold, Heat |
| Soil Type | Loam, Sand |
| Soil PH | Acid, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
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