FINGER LIME - YELLOW
Botanical Name: Microcitrus australasicaDescription
Other Names: Fingerlime, Citrus
The yellow finger lime has a beautiful bright yellow skin and very large juice vesicles inside. The balls of juice bubble out of the skin when the ripe fruits are cut in half. Use in chutneys, jams, marmalades, savoury sauces and refreshing drinks.
Plant Information or Specifications
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Bush Food (#BushFood), Climate Subtropical (#ClimateSubtropical), Colour Fruit Skin Yellow (#ColourFruitSkinYellow), Edible Hedge Or Screen (#EdibleHedgeOrScreen), Feature - Thorny (#Feature-Thorny), Grow Full Sun (#GrowFullSun), Jam Pickle And Preserve (#JamPickleAndPreserve), Leaves Evergreen (#LeavesEvergreen), Size Fruit 2-5cm (#SizeFruit2-5cm), Size Plant Width 1-2m (#SizePlantWidth1-2m), Tangy (#Tangy)
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Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Warm Temperate
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
1-2m
Plants required to Pollinate
1 (Self Pollinating)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas
SA
Suitability in Pots
Yes with 35L+ Pot
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
2-3 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
March, April, May, June, July, August, September
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