Citrus Kaffir Lime

The Kaffir Lime tree is a tropical citrus plant with scented aromatic green leaves, it produces new leaves from the tips of the old ones. The scent of the leaves is wonderful and the flavour it adds to food is sublime. 

The Kaffir Lime tree is a bushy evergreen shrub-like tree with wonderfully scented leaves. The leaves grow from the tips of the older leaf to protect it from over-stripping. How magical is nature? Its knobbly green fruit is also used in cooking and like the leaves, can be dried. The leaves are essential for anyone interested in Thai & Oriental cooking. Grow your own for a cooking experience, it is fun to have the little tree, on your patio or windowsill and the scent is marvellous.

Citrus are not hardy in cold countries and must be kept in a pot, in a conservatory, greenhouse, or on a cool well-lit windowsill in the cold months. In severe weather, a heated conservatory or fleece is recommended. Do not keep near a hot radiator.