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Citrus australasica
Native Finger Lime
Notes

Large shrub or small tree from Queensland and NSW. Fragrant white flowers appear late autumn to summer. Small edible fruits are used in drinks as well as chutneys, jams and marmalades.  Plant has numerous long thorns so care should be taken when handling or choosing a location to plant.

  • Height 4-5m
  • Spread 3-4m
  • Position
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Rutaceae
  • Botanical Name Citrus australasica
  • Common Name Native Finger Lime
  • Origin NSW,QLD
  • Habit Erect
  • Landscape Plains, Hills, Footslopes
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour White
  • Flowering Time Autumn, Spring, Winter, Summer
  • Foliage Green
  • Flower Type Star
  • Purpose Ornamental, Bush food
  • Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen
  • Form Large Shrub (Usually exceeds 3.6m)