Makrut Lime Tree
ID: #604857
Description
Most citrus trees are grown for what you squeeze out of the fruit. The Makrut Lime (Citrus hystrix), long known by the name "kaffir lime," is the rare exception — it's prized almost entirely for its aromatic leaves and knobbly, deeply wrinkled rind . The leaves are unmistakable: glossy, dark green, and shaped like a double hourglass, with one leaf appearing to grow out of the tip of another. Torn or bruised, they release a bright, floral citrus perfume with no real substitute, which is exactly why they're indispensable in tom yum, green and red curries, and countless Thai, Lao, Cambodian, and Indonesian dishes. Why You'll Love It: A pantry you can pick from. Fresh leaves beat the dried, faded ones sold in jars by a wide margin — and a single healthy tree gives you a year-round supply for the kitchen. Flavor you can't buy fresh anywhere else. Quality makrut leaves are hard to find at most grocers, so home growers get a genuinely scarce ingredient straight off the branch. The famous bumpy rind, too. The gnarled, dark-green fruit yields fragrant zest used in curry pastes and relishes — the juice is sharp and rarely used, so the rind is the prize. Compact and container-friendly. Naturally small and shrubby, it adapts well to pots and stays a manageable size on a patio or in a bright room. Ornamental year-round. Evergreen, glossy, and architectural, with thorns along the stems and a citrus scent that follows you whenever you brush past it. Your plant may arrive in a grower Citra-pot. See our simple repotting guide & pot sizing tips here .
Price
$99.00
Last Updated
9 August 2026, 18:33 UTC
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