Citrus australasica – Native Finger Lime

: 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
Scientific Name:	Citrus australasica
Common Name:	Native Finger Lime
Plant Type:	Small tree, Large shrub
Height:	2 ~ 7 metres
Width:	2 ~ 5 metres
Flower Colour:	White
Flowering Time:	Spring
Ph Level:	Acid, Neutral
Soil Type:	Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam
Plant Environment:	Container growing
Climate Zone:	Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light:	Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit:	Evergreen, Spreading
Lifespan:	Perennial
Soil Moisture:	Well-drained
Propagation Method:	Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting
Frost Tolerance:	Tolerates light frost
Special Features:	Edible, Decorative fruit, Erosion control, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife:	Bees, Butterflies, Other insects

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The Wildflower Place Erina – NSW

Newcastle Wildflower Nursery – NSW

IndigiGrow- Sydney- NSW

Harvest Seeds And Native Plant Nursery – Sydney – NSW

Native Grace Nursery – Robertson NSW

Wariapendi Nursery – Colo Vale NSW

Sydney Wildflower Nursery – NSW

Cool Country Natives – ACT

Geelong Native Plants – Victoria

Wimmera Native Nursery – Victoria

Forest Heart eco-Nursery – Maleny Queensland

Natives R Us – Traveston – Queensland