Finger Lime Tree Green

Names

Green Finger Lime, Citrus Caviar, Citrus australasica

Origin

Rainforests of Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Mature Size

2-3m high x 2.5 wide. The size can be controlled by pruning and or the pot size.

Foliage

Very small dark green ovate leaves, with lots of thorns on the branches.

Soil

Well-draining, rich, slightly acidic to neutral pH (6-7.3) soil. Compost well

Position

Best in a warm humid location. If you live in a frost area, we recommend that you purchase our patio range or plant your finger lime in a large container.

Flavour

Acidic, zesty juice which tastes like lime with a hint of lemon

Fruiting

Summer to mid-winter. Our grafted trees take 1-3 years to fruit. This compares to trees grown from seed that can take up to 10 years to fruit. When ripe, the fruit is firm and comes away easily. It will not continue to ripen once picked. Unripe fruit has a bitter pine flavour.

Fruit Uses

The fruit is best used raw. Use only the 'caviar' not the skin. Place in cocktails or on fish, chicken, cakes, slices, or muffins. Stunning in a G&T.