Features:
Ideal prune height: 1.8 to 3 metres
pH range: 5.5 to 6.8
Sun preference: Full sun to part shade
Minimum pot size by year 5: 40 cm wide
Time to fruit: 2 to 4 years
Harvest period: Summer through autumn
Notable for its black skin, purple vesicles, and compact upright growth
Grow in a well-drained, slightly acidic soil with mulch and regular watering during dry periods. It appreciates light shade from extreme heat and benefits from consistent light feeding. Prune to shape and encourage air flow. Great in the ground or large pots, and well suited to native food gardens.
A gourmet native lime producing rare purple pulp—BXL is a must-have for serious collectors and chefs. Limited stock. Pick up in Parkwood (near Riverton) by appointment. Over 700 rare food and fruit tree varieties growing here—send your list for a custom quote.
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