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Makrut (Kaffir) Lime Potted Tree

Makrut (Kaffir) Lime Potted Tree

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The Makrut lime is not your average lime - it is one of the most sour fruits! The fruit is seldom used and when it is, it must be used at low quantities (just a few drops). Because of its intense sour flavor, this rooted lime tree is used most for its fragrant leaves, mostly in Thai cooking. The leaves are so flavorful and aromatic that only a few are needed to make a family-sized dish.

*Note: Frank's Fruit Trees has made the decision to change the name of this tree to the "Makrut Lime" due to the negative and racist connotations of the name "Kaffir Lime." The Makrut Lime is the same thing - just a new name! Many growers, including in Southeast Asia where this tree originates, are now adopting the name "Makrut." We oppose any kind of discrimination or racism and want to make sure our products reflect that as well. Thank you for your understanding with this name change!

Highlights

Very aromatic leaves - make the room smell like lime!

Only drops of lime juice are needed for flavor in mixed drinks

Leaves are used frequently in Thai recipes

Size

Large: 12-18 inches in a 1-gallon container

X-Large: 3-4 feet in a 3-gallon container

Care

Light requirement: 6+ hours

Fruit

Fruit flavor: extremely sour lime

Fruit size: baseball-sized

Fruiting season: year-round

Time before fruiting: 12+ months

Return Policy

We have a 5-day return policy, which means you have 5 days after receiving your item to request a return.

To be eligible for a return, your tree must be in the same condition that you received it and in its original pot. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase.


If your return is accepted, we’ll send you a return shipping label, as well as instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. Please note, all return shipping charges will be deducted from your refund.

For more information, please see our refund policy.

All tree photos are of Frank's Fruit Trees. Photos of fruit are NOT from Frank's Fruit Trees, but are used to show what the fruit will look like once it is produced.

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