Australian Finger Lime

Scientific Name: Citrus australasica

Also Known As

Citrus australasica 'Finger Lime'
Microcitrus australasica

Plant type

shrub, fruit / vegetable

size

H: 2'-20'
W: 2'-20'

planting zones

10a-11

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Australian Finger Lime plant details

Australian Finger Lime is a broadleaf evergreen fruit / vegetable or shrub with green foliage. In spring white flowers emerge followed by green, pink and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something verticillium wilt resistant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Australian Finger Lime

Plant type: fruit / vegetable or shrub
Plant family: rutaceae
Foliage: evergreen green
Mature size: 2 FT - 20 FT - wide, 2 FT - 20 FT - tall
Flowers: white blooms in spring
Uses: container plant, edible, fragrant, houseplant, tropical-looking

GROWING CONDITIONS for Australian Finger Lime

USDA Zones: 10a - 11
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: verticillium wilt
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

From 'Down Under" comes a truly unique variety of lime with a dense bushy habit, small dark green leaves and an abundance of tiny white flowers. Plants need to reach a foot or more in height and fill out a 6" pot before they bear fruit heavily. The seedless fruit is filled with tiny lime beads or juice vesicles which easily separate and can be used as a garnish on salads or to accent your favorite dish. With a strong and resilient root system and densely foliated stem, this citrus makes an excellent candidate for bonsai culture. This is a grafted plant that will bloom and fruit sooner.

By: Logee's Plants for Home & Garden

This lime relative may grow as a small tree or a shrub. The fragrant flowers are white and the long cylindrical fruit comes in different colors, including pink and green.