Kaffir (Makrut) Lime Tree

The distinctive, irreplaceable flavor of Makrut (Kaffir) leaves and fruit. A bumpy fruit with plenty of oil and little juice. Highly prized aroma.  Leaves are large, double-petiole, dark green leaves, used in Southeast Asian cuisine.   Technical Specs for Your Tree: This tree is grafted, using proprietary micro-budding technology. It is not grown from cuttings or from a seed Rootstock: Brazilian Sour Orange or Citrange-22 non-GMO, not organically raised Height: 8-inches tall or greater (not including root system) Stem Diameter: 4mm or greater Age: ~6 months in age or older Pot size:  Pot size: 3-inch citri-pot Start of fruit production: after two years of consistent growth Consistent fruit harvests: after two to threes years of consistent growth Container:  Your tree can stay in the pot it comes in for one year, but keep it upright. Re-potting can be done at any time, we suggest 5-gallon to 15-gallon pot sizes with drainage holes Watering: A newly shipped tree needs its soil drenched daily for 1 week.  Indoor growing: watering needs to be adjusted, more info in our care guide. Climate Control: Needs to be protected from strong winds or temperatures under 40 degrees F. Light: We recommend the tree be kept outdoors for full sunlight. If is kept indoors, we recommend a full-spectrum grow light, window light will not suffice as this is a tropical tree. If the tree is kept indoors without a full spectrum grow light, we cannot say with confidence that the tree will survive or thrive. Nutrition: To thrive, your tree needs proper fertilizer three times yearly. Your tree can spend its life in a pot. We do NOT recommend planting the tree in the ground if there are any freezing temperatures unless you live in USDA Plant Hardiness Zone 9a, 9b or 10a. Even then your tree must be protected from temperatures below freezing. Nursery: TDA certified nursery in Hargill, Texas. We do not purchase trees from any other nurseries to re-sell.