Citrus australasica x ‘Red Centre Lime’ – Native Finger Lime

Red Centre Lime is a cross between a finger lime and a mandarin, and was developed by the CSIRO. It bears red, egg shaped fruit about the size of a cumquat, which have red rind, flesh and tangy pink juice, and are popular in the gourmet food market. Grow in sun or light shade and mulch well to deter weeds. Suit growing in a large tub. Tolerant of light frosts.

Citrus australasica hybrid 'Red Centre Lime'

Family : Rutaceae

Cultivar Name: Red Centre Lime

Plant Type : Large shrub

Width : 2

Flowering Time : Spring

Soil Type : Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix

Climate Zone : Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean

Growth Habit : Evergreen

Soil Moisture : Well-drained, Moist moderate drainage

Special Uses : Edible, Bird nesting plant

Scientific Name: Citrus australasica x

Common Name : Native Lime

Height : 3

Flower Color : White

pH Level : Acid, Neutral

Plant Environment : Courtyard, Container growing, Coastal garden

Light : Sunny, Light shade

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Frost Tolerance : Tolerates light frost

Attracts Wildlife : Bees, Other insects

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Citrus australasica x ‘Red Centre Lime’ – Native Finger Lime