Lime Kaffir

$36.99

A popular culinary citrus whose tender young, aromatic leaves are used extensively in Asian cooking. Fruit is small, round, bumpy and roughly textured. Considered inedible as it doesn’t contain much flesh and flesh, but this and the rind can still be used. Forms an evergreen shrub with interesting, dark green, double leaves. Performs well in pots. Grows approximately 3m tall x 2m wide.

Full sun with well drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate temps to around -2°C. Water regularly during hot, dry spells. Regular fertilising through spring and summer.

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Sunlight:Full sun, Filtered/partial sun
Temperature:Medium, light frost OK
Wind:Indifferent to most wind except stormy conditions
Moisture:Grows in average garden conditions
Texture:Average garden conditions
Colour:White
Height:3m
Width:2.5m
SKU: WaimeaLimeKaf Categories: , , ,

Description

A popular culinary citrus whose tender young, aromatic leaves are used extensively in Asian cooking. Fruit is small, round, bumpy and roughly textured. Considered inedible as it doesn’t contain much flesh and flesh, but this and the rind can still be used. Forms an evergreen shrub with interesting, dark green, double leaves. Performs well in pots. Grows approximately 3m tall x 2m wide.

Full sun with well drained, fertile soil. Will tolerate temps to around -2°C. Water regularly during hot, dry spells. Regular fertilising through spring and summer.

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