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PAGE 1 2 ALL aka Finger Lime Citrus. Australian Finger limes. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen Lime Australascia Std Expected Stock Height: STD-90/HGT-130 cm ? Currently sold out. New season fruit-and-nut trees available next winter. Add to your waitlist to be advised when next in stock. aka Finger Lime Australian Finger limes. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination with tiny leaves and thorns. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen Lime Australasica Current Stock Height: 15/20 cm ? Container: 2l ? $39.99 aka Finger Lime Dwf Australian Finger lime grown on Flying Dragon Rootstock. Known as the caviar of citrus with deliciously aromatic, smooth pebbled skin, with a crisp lemon lime flavour combination. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Evergreen Lime Australasica Dwf Current Stock Height: 30/40 cm ? Container: 3l ? $54.99 aka Tahitian or Persian Lime Citrus. Bearss Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. Ripens July-August. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Current Stock Height: 140/180 cm ? Container: 45l ? $249.99 THIS ITEM MAY REQUIRE TRUCK DELIVERY, SEE TERMS Lime Bearrs Current Stock Height: 50/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $249.99 aka Tahitian or Persian Lime Citrus. Bearrs Lime AKA Tahitian Lime. A tangy Lime with seedless fruit that is usually picked in winter when the skin is aromatic and green. Needs a sheltered frost free site to crop really well. Can be grown in a container. On Flying Dragon Dwarf Rootstock to keep compact. Evergreen. Lime Bearrs Dwf Current Stock Height: 60/80 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $54.99 aka Lime Kaffir aka Makrut Lime Citrus.The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen. Lime Kaffir Current Stock Height: 25/35 cm ? Container: 4.7l ? $54.99 aka Lime Citrus. The essential Lime to use for culinary purposes as all parts of the 'Kaffir' are strongly aromatic especially the unusual 'double' leaves - these are a vital ingredient in Thai and Indonesian cuisine. The fruit are green, rough and 'warty' and not particularly juicy. Evergreen. Lime Kaffir Dwf Current Stock Height: 60/70 cm ? Container: 3.5l ? $54.99 aka Mexican Lime Citrus. Mexican or Key Lime. Flowers and fruits almost continuously if grown in a nice warm sheltered position. The fruit is small and round and yellow when completely ripe. Not so acidic as other limes, the aromatic skin is popular in cooking. Frost Tender, suitable warmer climates Evergreen. Lime Mexican or Key Lime New stock expected Middle of May, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $54.99. Payment on order.
aka Mexican Lime Citrus. Mexican or Key Lime. Flowers and fruits almost continuously if grown in a nice warm sheltered position. The fruit is small and round and yellow when completely ripe. Ideal for container growing. The Aromatic rind is used cooking. Frost Tender, suitable warmer climates. Evergreen. Lime Key Lime Std Current Stock Height: STD 70-80/HGT-110cm ? Container: 14l ? $169.99 aka Lime Citrus. A popular Lime for ornamental and culinary purposes. The fragrant white blossom has an attractive pink tinge. Aromatic foliage and fruit that is quite a deep yellow when ripe. The peel is easy to remove. Yellow juicy flesh which has a well balanced mild acidity. Evergreen. Lime Kusaie Expected Stock Height: 50/60 cm ? New stock expected Middle of May, 2025. Waitlist now. Estimated price $54.99. Payment on order.
This is a versatile fruit for the kitchen whether used for marmalade, flavouring spice, eaten fresh or used to garnish other foods.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): Std
This is a versatile fruit for the kitchen whether used for marmalade, flavouring spice, eaten fresh or used to garnish other foods. Trifoloate root stock / fruit in approx 3 - 4 years
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size (HxW): cm x cm
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m
This plant will soon be in stock and can be pre-purchased now.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
The word "Kaffir" is Arabic for infidel or what Muslims used to call unbelievers. How it became associated with a Lime tree I have yet to discover. However in this case it has no relation to its use as a derogatory term in some cultures.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 2.5m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 1.5m x 1m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 3m x 3.5m
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Standard
Leaves: Evergreen
Mature Size (HxW): STD 70-80cm 
This Lime originated in India but made its way to Hawaii around 1885. It is a common garden plant there and it is also very popular in Trinidad. It is more cold hardy than many Limes but is still best protected from harsh frost.
Citrus Information Pages
Habit: Upright
Leaves: Evergreen, Green
Mature Size 7-10 yrs (HxW): 2m x 2m
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