Citrus hystrix
Combava
Flower Color
Description
An evergreen shrub to 4m tall, with distinctive, glossy, dark green leaves in two parts. Fragrant white flowers to 2cm across are produced throughout the year; these are followed by bumpy-skinned limes. Both the leaves and fruit are widely used in South East Asian cuisine. Thai limes are best grown in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory and moved outside during the summer months
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Fast · 0.5 m/yr
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H5
Hardiness (USDA)
Zones 9-11
Fragrance
Flower
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
FragrantCity and courtyard gardensMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsBeddingConservatory and greenhouseEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| H: 140cm1273O | H: 140cm | €101.49 |
| H: 140cm1273o | H: 140cm | €96.39 |
| H: 60cm1270L | H: 60cm | €41.90 |
| H: 40cm1273L | H: 40cm | €24.93 |
| 1L1273W | H: 15cm | €15.25 |
| H: 15cm1273Q2 | H: 15cm | €11.85 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.