Citrus Species, Finger Lime, Australian Finger Lime

Citrusaustralasica

Family
Rutaceae (roo-TAY-see-ee)
Genus
Citrus (SIT-rus)
Species
australasica (aw-stra-LAY-see-kuh)
Synonym
Microcitrus australasica
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Bloom Color
Lavender
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From woody stem cuttings
By grafting
Seed Collecting
N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

San Anselmo, California

Green Cove Springs, Florida

Naples, Florida

Orlando, Florida

Austin, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
1
neutral
0
negative
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Marin, CA (Zone 9b) | November 2011 | positive

The tree is not the shapeliest, the flowers don't smell (at least in my climate they don't) and it has thorns. But o my, those fruits! I ...Read More

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Tempe, AZ (Zone 9b) | November 2008 | neutral

Tree has sharp thorns like other citrus. Leaves are very small. Needs dappled sun.

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