Citrus australasica Red Champagne CitausRC Australian Finger Lime, 140mm
Citrus australasica Red Champagne CitausRC Australian Finger Lime, 140mm
Product Description
Botanical Name: Common Names:
Citrus australasica Red Champagne Australian Finger Lime,
Native: Foliage Type:
Yes Evergreen
Plant Type: Plant Habit:
Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Shrubs Shrub Like
Description:
Large Australian native citrus shrub with dark-green leaves and white flowers during Spring, followed by red finger lime fruits that ripen during Summer and Autumn. Red fruit flesh is caviar-like and has a tangy citrus flavour. Fruit is great to use in cocktails, drinks and cooking. Grows approx. 4-6m tall x 2-3m wide.
Mature Height: Mature Width:
4-10m 2-4m
Position: Soil Type:
Full Sun Loam, Sandy, Well Drained
Landscape Use(s)
Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Habitat, Hedging / Screening, Tropical Garden, Native Garden
Pests & Diseases:Generally trouble free
Cultural Notes:
Plant Care
Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch well
Family Name: Origin:
Rutaceae Australia
Characteristics
Foliage Colour: Green
Flower Colour: White
Flower Fragrant: No
Flowering Season: Spring
Fruit: Yes
Requirements Tolerances
Growth Rate: Slow
Maintenance Level: Medium
Water Usage: Medium / Moderate
Drought: Low, Medium / Moderate
Frost: Moderate
Wind: Medium / Moderate