Limes
Our Lime Range
Limes have been steadily gaining popularity among citrus enjoyers. There are many different varieties available that suit a huge range of culinary styles, from cooking to baking, to drink making. Limes will be right at home in your garden or on a sunny balcony, so if you love to cook, a couple of lime varieties may serve you well.
LIME TAHITIAN
(Citrus latifolia)
Tahitian limes are often what you’ll find at grocery stores. They have good size, lots of juice, and are typically seedless.
- Full height ranges from 2.5 – 3m
- Fruit size: Small to medium
- Fruit can ripen from April onward
- Self-pollinating
- Seeds: Not often
$50 each – 200mm pot
LIME KAFFIR
(Citrus hystrix)
The Kaffir lime tree is mostly used, not for its fruit, but for its leaves which provide the citrus flavour for a variety of different dishes.
- Full height ranges from 2 – 3m
- Fruit size: Small to medium
- Fruit can ripen from December onward
- Self-pollinating
- Seeds: Yes
$50 each – 200mm pot
LIME WEST INDIAN (KEY LIME)
(Citrus aurantifolia)
The West Indian Lime, also known as the Key Lime, is a small, round fruit with a good, strong ‘lime’ flavour ideal for cooking.
- Full height ranges from 2.5 – 3m
- Fruit size: Small to medium
- Fruit can ripen from April onwards
- Self-pollinating
- Seeds: Yes