Citrus hystrix

Also Known As

Makrut Lime
Thai Lime

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 6'-40'
W: 4'-30'

planting zones

9a-10b

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Citrus hystrix plant details

Citrus hystrix is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and low water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Citrus hystrix

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 4 FT - 30 FT - wide, 6 FT - 40 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring

GROWING CONDITIONS for Citrus hystrix

USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: low
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Highly sought after, this useful citrus tree is most often used for its aromatic leaves. If creative cooking appeals to your senses then you won't want to be without Makrut Lime in your collection. The popular Tom Yam soup in southeast Asian food would not be the same without the Makrut Lime leaves. The leaves add the lemony flavor to foods while the rough skin that covers the fruit is used as a rind in curries. The plant has a spreading to sprawling habit and its shiny leaves are curiously segmented. This is a strong grower that is adaptable to varying cultural environment.
NOTE: this description has been updated to replace the name of the plant. The previously widely used common name has been identified as pejorative in some languages.