Mini Kaffir Lime Tree (Citrus hystrix) — Tender Evergreen Fruit Tree, 15cm Pot

Mini Kaffir Lime Tree (Citrus hystrix) — A hardy herbaceous perennial. Supplied as an established specimen in a 15cm pot, grown peat-free at our Yorkshire nursery and ready to plant out.

At a glance

• Type: Hardy herbaceous perennial
• Mature size: 40–80 cm H × 30–50 cm W
• Position: Full Sun or Bright Indirect Light
• Supplied as: Single plant in a 15cm pot

The detail

Compact, evergreen citrus plants that bring fragrance, colour and natural vibrancy to homes, conservatories and sheltered outdoor spaces.These mini citrus trees are admired for their glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white blossoms and the exciting potential to produce real homegrown fruit. Their manageable 40–50 cm height and decorative appearance make them ideal for windowsills, patios, bright kitchens and indoor plant displays where they add year-round freshness and Mediterranean charm.

Each variety offers its own unique fragrance, leaf shape and fruiting potential, while maintaining the same easy-to-grow, space-saving form. These citrus plants thrive in bright, warm positions and respond well to container growing, making them suitable for both small urban spaces and larger garden settings. Whether used as a single statement piece or grouped for a lush citrus display, they provide ornamental value throughout every season.

Why ours

Grown by us in Yorkshire, in peat-free compost, shipped in plastic-free packaging. Every plant arrives strong, well-rooted and ready to thrive — not weeks of waiting before it gets going. Each order includes access to our free care app with planting and seasonal care reminders.

How to grow

Frequently asked

Will it come back next year?

Yes — Mini ‘Keffir Lime’ is a hardy herbaceous perennial. It will die back over winter and re-emerge in spring, returning bigger and stronger each year.

What size pot does it arrive in?

Supplied as a single specimen in 15cm pot, well-rooted and ready to plant out or pot on.