Kaffir Lime - Free Shipping Included

Kaffir Lime Tree (Citrus hystrix)

This Tree Does Not Ship To Florida

Grow one of the most unique and flavorful citrus varieties in your own garden with the Kaffir Lime. Widely used in Southeast Asian cuisine, this aromatic tree is prized not only for its small, bumpy fruit but especially for its glossy, double-lobed leaves—essential for authentic Thai, Indonesian, and Vietnamese dishes. Compact and highly ornamental, the Kaffir Lime is perfect for container growing or warm-climate gardens.

Cold Hardiness Zone: USDA Zones 9–11
(Protect from frost; bring indoors or shelter in colder climates)

Harvest Time: Fall through early winter (September–January, depending on climate)

Key Features:

• Highly fragrant leaves used in cooking

• Produces small, knobby limes with intensely aromatic rind

• Grows 6–12 ft tall; stays smaller in containers

• Self-pollinating—only one tree needed

• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil

• Ideal for culinary use, patio containers, and tropical accents

The Kaffir Lime is a favorite among chefs and gardeners alike—adding exotic flavor to your dishes and bold, tropical beauty to your home garden.

Shipping Height: 18-24 inches (not including pot)

Shipping Pot Size: Citrus pot (4 inches square x 13 inches deep)

Rootstock: 

• Regular: Grafted - Standard Rootstock

Shipping: This tree ships from our partner nursery in Georgia. Our owner Billy Murphy personally visited the nursery to approve and select these citrus trees to give you more variety. This tree will ship within the continental United States excluding FL, AZ, AL, CA, HI, LA, or TX (due to agricultural restrictions). Do you live in Florida? CLICK HERE for our trees that ship within Florida.