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Kaffir Lime Tree - Citrus hystrix
Premium advanced landscape stock selected for residential, estate and commercial projects.
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Overview & Specifications
Kaffir Lime Tree - Citrus hystrix
A refined citrus specimen valued as much for its distinctive double-lobed foliage as for its aromatic fruit. Citrus hystrix delivers year-round utility and visual texture, a purposeful addition to any serious landscape or high-end residential project.
Why Kaffir Lime
Culinary Provenance: Foliage and zest are prized in Southeast Asian cuisine; a living, productive asset on any prestige property.
Structural Texture: Distinctive glossy, double-lobed leaves provide year-round visual interest and contrast within planting compositions.
Container Performance: Adapts well to large-format containers, making it suitable for curated courtyard and terrace plantings.
Resilience: Drought-tolerant once established; performs reliably across a range of conditions with minimal intervention.
Aromatic Presence: Crushed foliage and blossom release a sharp citrus fragrance that contributes to the sensory quality of an outdoor space.
Ideal Applications
Courtyard Focal Point: Planted in a premium container as a standalone specimen within a formal or contemporary courtyard setting.
Kitchen Garden Integration: Incorporated into a productive planting scheme on high-end residential properties with chef-focused landscaping briefs.
Terrace and Rooftop Planting: Well-suited to elevated projects where container planting is required and fragrance adds experiential value.
Mixed Citrus Groves: Works effectively within a curated grove or orchard planting on larger residential or hospitality properties.
Specimen & Installation
Spacing (screening/hedge): 2–3m
Spacing (feature/avenue): 3–5m
Planting Season: Spring to early summer
Soil & Drainage: Well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral soil; intolerant of waterlogged conditions
Establishment Care: Water regularly during the first 6–12 months until established, keeping the root zone consistently moist but not waterlogged. Apply a citrus-specific fertiliser in spring and summer to promote healthy growth and foliage.
Plant Details
Height: 3–5m
Width: 2–4m
Growth Rate: Moderate
Foliage: Evergreen
Light: Full sun to partial shade
Native to: Southeast Asia (Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia)
Flower Colour: White
Delivery
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Large trees and advanced stock are delivered using our specialist transport network. Delivery costs vary based on size, quantity and location. For larger orders or difficult access, request project pricing before purchasing.
Installation
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Nursery Direct can arrange professional installation of advanced trees, specimen palms and landscape stock throughout many areas of Australia. Installation pricing varies depending on access, machinery requirements, tree size, planting conditions and location.
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