Green Rough Fingerlime

Finger Lime ‘Rough Green’ is a native Australian citrus producing green-skinned fruit with crisp, tangy juice pearls inside. The skin is rough, the fruit is larger than most finger limes, and the flavour is intense—perfect for seafood, drinks, desserts and dressings. This variety is cutting grown, meaning it fruits true to type and much earlier than seedlings.

Features
Ideal prune height: 2–3m
pH range: 5.5–6.5
Sun preference: Full sun to part shade
Minimum pot size by year 5: 30L
Time to fruit: 2–3 years from cutting
Harvest period: Autumn
Notable traits: Rough skin, large fruit, high juice content, chef-quality pearls, excellent in pots or hedges

Finger limes prefer free-draining, slightly acidic soil and shelter from hot wind or heavy frost. Keep mulch around the base and water well in dry spells. Prune lightly to open up the canopy and increase airflow. Use a low-phosphorus native fertiliser for best growth.

‘Rough Green’ is one of the best-performing green finger limes for backyard growers. It’s hardy, productive, and highly valued for its gourmet use and ornamental look.

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