Yellow Fingerlime

Botanical Name: Citrus australasica

Common Names: Yellow Finger Lime, Finger Lime, Citrus CAVIAR

Yellow Finger Lime is an iconic Australian native citrus tree that grows brilliantly in Perth backyard conditions. The plant produces distinctive finger-shaped fruit with bright yellow skin and large, juicy caviar-like pearls inside. When cut open, the vesicles bubble out, delivering a sharp, citrusy pop that elevates seafood, summer drinks, chutneys, and salads.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 2-3m

pH growing conditions: 6.0 to 7.0

Shade or full sun: Full sun to light dappled shade

Minimum pot year 5: 45L pot

Time to fruit age: 1-2 years from grafted trees

Yellow Finger Lime is a hardy, thorny evergreen shrub that handles Perth heat once established. It thrives in well-draining soil with regular watering through hot summer months. It is perfectly suited to courtyard growing in big pots or as a productive hedge directly in the ground.

Interesting Notes:

The tree qualifies for the state government Treebate scheme, which can give you cash back on native tree purchases.

Finger lime pearls are famous in top kitchens as native caviar for drinks and garnishes.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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