Rainforest Pearl Fingerlime – Citrus australasica ‘Rainforest Pearl’ is a popular pink-fleshed native finger lime with light green skin and soft caviar-like pearls inside. The flavour is tangy-sweet, making it perfect for seafood, drinks, desserts, or fresh snacking. This compact native citrus is grafted for reliable performance, faster fruiting, and better disease resistance.
Features
Ideal prune height: 1.5–2.5 m
pH range: 5.5–6.5
Sun preference: Full sun to part shade
Minimum pot size by year 5: 40 L
Time to fruit: 2–3 years from graft
Harvest period: Summer to autumn
Notable traits: Pink pearls, compact habit, self-pollinating, tolerates light frost and dry periods
Rainforest Pearl is one of the best choices for pots, urban gardens, and small backyards. It grows happily in well-draining sandy or loamy soil and appreciates mulch and summer water. Tougher than it looks, this native lime handles heat and light frosts, and rewards light pruning with more fruit.
A dependable, good-looking native citrus with excellent flavour and regular crops. Ideal for first-time growers or finger lime fans.
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