Citrus australasica (Finger Lime)

Citrus australasica (Finger Lime) Details

Citrus australasica, commonly known as the Finger or Caviar Lime, is an evergreen shrub grown for its unusual fruit which are regarded as a food delicacy. The oblong fruit have caviar-like flesh which is juicy with a tangy, lemon-lime flavour. They can be harvested when green in winter or allowed to mature which will produce rose-pink flesh with a sharper taste. The fruit are borne from small, pink-white flowers which are produced amidst the small and glossy, dark green foliage. The leaves are held densely on slender stems. It typically grows to 2 m tall and the same wide, and can be contained with trimming as necessary. Best results with this variety are achieved when it is planted in full sun on a well-drained, semi-sheltered site. It will tolerate moderate frost once established but should be protected while it is establishing. Finger Limes are commonly added to a mixed planting, planted around outdoor living areas, maintained in a container, or grown as a small specimen.