Citrus — Kaffir
Citrus hystrix 'Kaffir'
Kaffir Lime - Citrus hystrix 'Kaffir'
Commonly used for cooking with its leaves, this variety produces fruit with very little juice and flesh. It is good for potting and suitable for most climates
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Fruit information
Maturity: Summer fruiting but use leaves all year.
Fruit size: Small fruit 3-6cm in diameter, not generally eaten.
Fruit shape: Round.
Skin: Rough and bumpy, wart like appearance.
Flesh colour: Dark green.
Texture: Little juice.
Flavour: Fruit very sour with many pips.
Seed or stone: Seeded.
Plant information
Origin: Public variety.
Status: PUBLIC.
Tree shape: Shrub, good for pots.
Flower: white and blooms all year round.
Height: 4-5m approximately.
Width: 2m approximately.
Leaf shape: Double form - indented in the middle..
Leaf colour: evergreen, dark green and glossy.
Growing conditions: Can be potted in colder climates. Good in full sun with seasonal watering.
Disease: Can be affected by leaf miner. May suffer from mites and scale
Comments: Average water needs. Many sharp thorns is native to South East Asia. Pick off the second part of the leaf to use in cooking.
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