Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus australasica Rainforest Pearl Australian Finger Lime,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Medium Australian native citrus shrub with dark-green leaves and white flowers during Spring, followed by greenish-red finger lime fruits that ripen during Autumn. Fruit flesh is caviar-like and has a tangy citrus flavour. Fruit is great to use in cocktails, drinks and cooking. Grows approx. 2-3m tall x 2m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
2-4m 1-2m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun, Semi Shade Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot, Native Garden
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, Summer
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate
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