THAI LIME
Citrus hystrix The leaves, zest and juice of this variety give Thai, Cambodian and Indonesian cuisine their distinctive, unique, and citrusy bouquet. Thai limes are very dark green with unusual, lumpy skin, and foliage that is glossy and equally deep colored. The flowers are strongly perfumed, but even when not in bloom, the plant’s leaves are fragrant when bruised, imparting a clean, exhilarating scent. Recipes frequently call for the zest of the fruit, which has high concentrations of aromatic oils. The fresh leaves are used whole (similar to bay leaves in cooking), or sliced into fine slivers for added texture and flavor. Plants reach 3–6 feet at maturity.
Citrus trees will ship in March based on your location, weather permitting Our citrus trees are 1-2 years old, well-rooted in 5” x 5” x 12” air-pruning tree pots. Their overall heights range from 18 inches to 36 inches tall with nice branching. Not available to AK, AL, AZ, FL, HI, TX, US Territories, or Canada.
