Thai Lime

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Citrus hystrix – Thai Lime Also known as Kaffir Lime

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A must-have for fans of Southeast Asian cuisine, Thai Lime is especially prized for its aromatic leaves, which add a bright, citrusy note to soups, curries, and stir-fries. The rind of the fruit is often candied or dried and ground into curry pastes. Fruits are also used in drinks or paired with fish. A beautiful, fragrant, and productive tree for warm climates.

Hardy in Zones: 9–10
Pollination: Self-fertile

Plant Characteristics

• Pest Resistance: Very Good
• Disease Resistance: Very Good
• Drought Tolerance: Good
• Heat Tolerance: Very Good
• Sun Tolerance: Excellent
• Wet Soil Tolerance: Fair
• Shade Tolerance: Poor
• No Spray: Good
• Salt Tolerance: Fair
• Fresh for Kids: Poor
• Deer Resistance: Good
• Thorns: Yes
• Plant Type: Tree
• Soil Type: Fertile
• Edible Type: Leaf
• Self Fertile: Yes

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