Botanical Name: Citrus australasica
Common Names: Australian Finger Lime,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Large Australian native citrus shrub with dark-green leaves and white flowers during Spring, followed by finger lime fruits that ripen during late Spring and Summer. Fruit flesh is caviar-like and has a tangy citrus flavour. Fruit is great to use in cocktails, drinks and cooking. Grows approx. 2-7m tall x 2-5m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Habitat, Tropical Garden
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Plant Care
Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: TBA
Drought: TBA
Frost: Moderate, Tender
Wind: TBA
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