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Makrut (Kieffer/Kaffir) Thai Semi-Dwarf Lime Tree

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  • There has been some controversy surrounding one of the names of the Makrut lime, Kaffir, as it has derogatory connotations in South African and Middle Eastern cultures, which is why we prefer to simply call them Thai limes.
  • Thai limes are botanically classified as Citrus hystrix. 
  • Grows very well in containers outdoors or indoors.
  • Great choice for first time citrus growers who also like to cook. 
  • The leaves, zest, and juice are used in Thai, Cambodian, and Indonesian cooking.
  • Thai Lime trees are easy to care for and have a wonderful, aromatic fragrance.
  • Zest of fruit can be used in curries or soups
  • Click here for Citrus Growing Tips
  • Click here for Growing FAQ's
  • Read About Acclimating Your New Citrus Tree
  • By law, we cannot ship citrus trees to Texas, Arizona, or Florida.

 

Protect your tree from sunburn, insects & rodents with PLANT GUARD tree paint & foliar spray.

 

Protect your roots from rodents with ROOT GUARD the original gopher wire basket. 

 

Feed your fruit tree with Romeo Plant Food. This water-soluble fertilizer is great for in-ground or in-container growing. 

 

Get in the know about HLB(Huanglongbing / Citrus Greening Disease) and help save your community's citrus. Only source citrus trees from reputable growers.

 

 

 

  • No customer pick-up.
  • Each citrus-producing state, including California, prohibits the importation of citrus trees from other citrus-growing states. Therefore due to agricultural restrictions, we cannot ship citrus trees to Texas, Arizona, or Florida.   We can ship all other non-tree items to these states.
  • We do not ship any items to the US Virgin Islands, Guam, Puerto Rico or to API/APO addresses, or to other countries at this time.

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Primo Size Trees: Tree height ranges from 18"-36" tall and the trees are grown in a 5"x5"x12" air pruning tree pot. Primo Size Citrus trees have been grown to maximize root development in order to meet the demand of our growers.  The goal with this product is to provide a top-quality tree that is branched nicely and well rooted in a container size that is economical to ship. Primo Size Citrus trees are pruned with intention to get you a beautifully developed canopy with proper branching starting at or above the 18” mark.

 

Growing Conditions

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Full Sun- Part Shade

Provide 6 or more hours of direct sunlight per day.

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10’-15’ MATURE TREE

Makrut (Kieffer/Kaffir) Thai Seedless Semi-Dwarf Lime trees can grow up to 10’-15’ when planted in the ground, but are easily kept smaller if grown in a container or with judicious pruning.

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SELF FERTILE

Citrus trees (grown indoors or out) are self-fruitful and do not require pollination.

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Fall

Season when fruit typically ripens in California

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Hardy to 32 ºF

Protect when temperatures fall below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

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