Fingerlime - Small Seedling

These are extra small Fingerlime  seedlings. And also a lucky draw, could be green, pink, red, purple, yellow or any shade between. Should fruit within 6 years, slightly more vigorous than a cutting or even grafted. Usually thorny.

Prized native citrus that produces small, elongated fruit filled with tangy caviar-like  pearls. Zesty burst in drinks, seafood, desserts, or straight from the tree.

 Ideal for pots or in-ground growing, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.

Features

Ideal prune height: 1.5–2.5m

pH range: 5.5–6.5

Sun preference: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot size by year 5: 30L

Time to fruit: from year 5 as a seedling in Perth.

Harvest period: Autumn to early winter

Notable traits: Attractive to bees; great as a screen or hedge

Finger limes prefer a sheltered spot with some afternoon shade during extreme heat. Keep mulch up, avoid waterlogging, and protect from frost when young. They love fungal-rich soils and grow well with native companions. Avoid high-phosphorus fertilisers.

Finger lime is one of Australia’s top bushfood crops and perfect for edible landscaping. Great in gardens or pots, these cutting-grown plants are a better bet than seedlings for reliable fruiting.

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