Citrus australasica
FINGER LIME, CITRUS CAVIAR
Rutaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

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Origins: Australia, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Microcitrus australasica

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Citrus australasica
FINGER LIME, CITRUS CAVIAR
Rutaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-13

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
6m
Plant habit
 
3m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in white

Flowering Time: mid summer to late autumn

Ornamental Fruit: green, yellow, purple, red or black

Bark & Stems: spines stems

Edibility: fruit, edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean, dry style, coastal & bush designs

Uses: informal screen, barrier, large planter

Growth rate: slow

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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