Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus australasica Pink Ice Australian Finger Lime,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Large Australian native citrus shrub with dark-green leaves and white flowers during Spring, followed by dark red, thick-skinned, finger lime fruits that ripen during late Spring and Summer. Fruit flesh is small pink or clear juicy balls. Fruit is great to use in cocktails, drinks and cooking. Grows approx. 4-6m tall x 1.5-2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Any, Clay, Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot
Pests & Diseases: Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, 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: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Medium / Moderate
Frost: Tender
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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