Australian Crystal Finger Lime - Citrus australasica

Citrus australasica ‘Crystal Finger Lime’ is a compact, evergreen native citrus prized for its green-to-pink, caviar-like fruit. Originating from Australian rainforests, this variety produces slender finger-shaped fruit with tangy, juicy vesicles used in desserts, cocktails, and seafood dishes. In Melbourne, it thrives in full sun to part shade, provided it’s protected from frost and strong wind. Its dark-green foliage and white spring flowers add ornamental value to edible gardens and native plantings.

Key Features:

• Soil: Well-drained loam or sandy soil; tolerates clay if drainage is improved.
• Light: Full sun preferred; part shade tolerated in hot conditions.
• Watering: Keep soil evenly moist; mulch to conserve moisture and prevent weeds.
• Fertiliser: Apply slow-release citrus fertiliser in spring and mid-summer.
• Maintenance: Prune after fruiting to shape; remove any dead or crossing branches.
• Flowering: White blooms in spring followed by pink fruit in late spring and summer.

Protect young plants from frost and establish them in well-drained soil to encourage healthy root development.

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