Description
Also known as “citrus caviar”. This relative of citrus produces finger-like fruit in fall with tart, round, juicy, lime vesicles. Prized by chefs worldwide, the Australian Finger Lime makes an exciting addition to any citrus collection. Fruit ripen throughout the winter months and into early spring depending on climate.
Latin Name: Citrus australasica (Australian Finger Lime)
Site and Soil: Well-draining soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH; full sun to partial shade
Bearing age: Will produce fruit right away
Rootstock: Our 1-gallon citrus plants are grafted onto Flying Dragon rootstock, a cold-hardy and ultra-dwarfing rootstock, 5-8 feet when mature. All other sizes of citrus are grafted onto c-35, another dwarfing rootstock that is a little more vigorous than Flying Dragon.
Size at Maturity: 5-8 feet when grown in a pot, 10-12 feet when grown in the ground
Bloom time: Spring to early summer
Pollination Requirement: Typically self-pollinating
Ripening Time: Late summer to fall
Yield: Moderate, with small bead-like citrus pearls
Pests and Diseases: Generally resistant, occasional susceptibility to aphids and citrus diseases
Hardiness (Temp): 20 to 30°F
USDA Zone: 8-11
Pressie F. –
So happy I bought this plant. It had 1 fruit when I bought it which I left on the tree. 3 days ago I fertilized it with Jack’s classic citrus feed. Today I noticed it had eight small pink buds that look like small pearls. I’m looking forward to caviar limes in the winter. Thank you Troy for carrying this plant in your nursery which I know it’s sold out. I might buy another when back in stock.
Pressie F –
Love my caviar lime it had 1 fruit when I bought it 4 weeks ago. Today I used the lime for baby oysters. It’s like sour candy popping in your mouth.Yum! The tree now has 8 flower buds so excited.
Pressie F. –
Caviar lime with tiny limes forming and tree is now covered with more tiny pink buds.My hope is that the tree will do well inside during winter with all the tiny fruits. Very happy with purchase!