Kaffir Lime Citrus Hystrix Plant

Kaffir Lime Citrus hystrix An exotic citrus that produces a dense flush of gloriously glossy, fragrant green leaves much prized in Asian cuisine.

The Kaffir or Thai lime, Citrus hystrix, is grown for its fragrant, glossy leaves, which are one of the main cooking ingredients in Asian dishes

Everything about this stunning citrus bush is quite distinctive, from the perfumed flowers and double leaves to the knobbly, zesty fruits

Naturally compact, the Kaffir lime tree is a little smaller than other citrus plants, reaching just 150cm (5ft) tall with a bushier top, but is easily kept as a small plant for continual harvesting of leaves

Kaffir limes are easy to grow, and plants benefit from spending time outside on your patio, decking or balcony over the summer

A strong, bushy plant is supplied in a 9cm pot. It flowers from May to August, but both blooms and fruit (when produced) can be on the tree at any time of the year