Citrus glauca – Desert Lime

The Desert lime is a thorny large shrub to small tree, from 3 metres to 7 metres tall. It is a useful bush food plant with strongly flavoured fruit. It comes from inland areas, and naturally grows on clay soils. It is a tough plant, but doesn’t like too much humidity or wet feet. The numerous thorns and suckering habit may limit the growth of the desert lime in garden situations.

Citrus glauca - desert lime

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name:

Plant Type : Small tree, Large shrub

Width : 5

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Clay, Clay loam, Poor soil

Climate Zone : Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid

Growth Habit : Evergreen, Dense foliage

Soil Moisture : Dry, Well-drained

Special Uses : Edible, Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Citrus glauca

Common Name : Desert Lime

Height : 7

Flower Color : Cream

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant

Light : Sunny

Lifespan : Perennial

Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Butterflies, Other insects