Lime Kaffir

•  Size: Ht 3m Wd 2m
  
•  Sunlight: Full sun
  
•  Temperature:Semi hardy
  
•  Foliage: Evergreen
• Coastal tolerance: Suitable if protected from salt winds
  
• Other features: Great for Thai cooking very fragrant
  
• Garden care: Requires a moist but free draining soil enriched with organic matter. Mulch in spring. Feed regulary with citrus food, Keep moist during the growing season. Plant in the full sun ideally protected from winter frosts, if required cover with frost cloth to protect fruit. Little pruing is required other than form pruning. Once fruit has been harvested cut back by a few centimeters to encourage new growth for fruiting.

An attractive citrus producing distinctive double leaves that are popular for Thai cooking. Perfumed white flowers in spring are followed by fruit. Ideal in a container in a warm, sheltered spot. Water well when in flower and the fruit is forming.