Description
(Citrus amblycarpa)
The Indonesian lime has a few pretty well-known names, including Jeruk Limau (Limo), or sometimes Nasnaran. Regardless, these are all the same lovely little fruit.
As one would guess, it does originate from Indonesia but has handily made its way around the globe, much to our delight.
The tree is a good grower, taking off nicely in the hot weather with flushes of narrow leaves in a nice dense growth habit. They can be a bit thorny, much like other lime varieties (like its cousin, the Kaffir).
After mid spring flowers, the fruit will begin to grow over the summer, eventually ripening throughout autumn and winter.
Like many other citrus, this tree does not appreciate frost, especially given its origins in much more temperate environments. Winter protection is highly recommended if you’re the cooler parts of Australia.
A relatively small fruit, it can often be a little squat in appearance, with a bumpy green outer skin. In warmer or more humid climates, they’ll often become orange on the inside while remaining greenish on the outside.
However, in Australia, their skin does typically ripen to a warm yellow or even orange colour due to the cooler winters we can get, compared to places like Indonesia.
Inside, you’ll find a surprising amount of juice for such a small fruit. There will be quite a few small seeds as well, but it’s easy to overlook those for such a great flavour.
Thanks to their intense flavour and aromatic nature, Indonesian limes are predominantly used in the kitchen where they’re key ingredients for condiments like sambal (Indonesian chili paste), or in cooking, drinks, and much more.
Please note: These trees are part of our specialty range and are often limited in stock. We only have generic labels for these trees, as we only grow them in small quantities.
For our citrus care recommendations, please check our Help & Advice page!
