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Citrus australasica
Citrus · Rutaceae
Citrus australasica, the finger lime or caviar lime, is a thorny understorey shrub or small tree of lowland subtropical rainforest in the coastal border region of Queensland and New South Wales, Australia. It has edible fruits which are grown as a commercial crop.
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Classification
Genus
Citrus
Family
Rutaceae
Climate
temperate, subtropical
Citrus australasica belongs to the Citrus genus within the Rutaceae family. It performs reliably across temperate, subtropical zones in our experience.
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Cultivation
Care sheet.
Water
Moderate
Light
Full sun to part shade
Soil
Well-drained
Growth rate
Moderate
Mature size
Varies by species
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Companions
Species we plant alongside Citrus australasica.
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Further reading
- 01Citrus australasica taxon photograph — Atlas of Living Australia image service
