Discover the Australian Red Finger Lime, a remarkable citrus variety prized for its distinctive elongated fruit and jewel-like interior. This wild Australian native produces slender, deep purple pods filled with delicate juice vesicles—often called citrus caviar—that burst with vibrant sweet-tart, lemon-lime notes. The reddish-green exterior opens to reveal stunning pink-to-red pearls with a fruity character that sets this variety apart from standard finger limes. A true conversation piece for any serious fruit gardener.
Details
Botanical Name
Microcitrus australasica
Common Name
Australian Red Finger Lime
Hardiness Zone
- 9
Appearance
Max Height
5 feet
Max Spread
4 feet
Plant Form
Foliage Colour
- Green
Fall Colour
Flower Colour
- White
Edible
Edible
- Yes
Edible Component
- Fruit
Edible Harvest Period
Late Fall to Early Winter
Edible Use
- Fresh Eating
- Baking
- Cooking
- Juice
Fruit Colour
- Reddish Green
Growing
Flowering Period
Late Spring to Early Summer
Moisture
Average to Moist
Sunlight
Full Sun
Maintenance
Occasional
Deer Resistance
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