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Australian Finger Lime

Microcitrus australasica

a.k.a. Citrus australasica

Elongated, bumpy skinned citrus up to 5" long. Skin color and pulp are green, yellow, or red. Flavor is good, and very strong.

Seed Availability

Seeds are not available for the Australian Finger Lime. Please visit our seed store to view current selections. Seeds were last available in March 2017.

Description

A slow-growing, small or medium sized tree to 15-25ft.

Hardiness

N/A

Growing Environment

N/A

Propagation

By seeds, budding or grafting. Seed grown trees take 5-10 years to fruit.

Uses

Eaten raw. Often used to flavor drinks, jellies, and a variety of foods.

Native Range

Understory tree native to rainforests of Southern Queensland and Northern New South Wales, Australia.

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