Citrus australasica – Native Finger Lime

Citrus australasica - finger lime is a great bush tucker plant

Citrus australasica - finger lime
Citrus australasica - finger lime

The native finger lime is variable large shrub to small tree, which is very thorny, and bears cylindrical fruit. The fruit comes in different colours, from green, yellow, brown, black, red, orange, and purple. Height range is from 2 to 7 metres tall. Finger limes are now gourmet food, and have been called ‘lime caviar’ for the tangy globular pulp. Suits tropical to temperate climates, in well drained soils. Slow growing. This plant was formerly known as Microcitrus australasica.

Note- this should not be planted where the thorny habit can cause harm

Family : Rutaceae

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Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Spreading

Soil Moisture : Well-drained

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Citrus australasica

Common Name : Native Finger Lime

Height : 7

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Container growing

Light : Sunny, Light shade

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects