The Desert lime is a thorny large shrub to small tree, from 3 metres to 7 metres tall. It is a useful bush food plant with strongly flavoured fruit. It comes from inland areas, and naturally grows on clay soils. It is a tough plant, but doesn’t like too much humidity or wet feet. The numerous thorns and suckering habit may limit the growth of the desert lime in garden situations.
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name - Desert Lime
Scientific Name - Citrus glauca
Family - Rutaceae
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Minimum Height - 3
Maximum Height - 7
Minimum Width - 3
Maximum Width - 5
Flower Colour - Cream
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Clay, Clay loam, Poor soil
Plant Environment - Low maintenance garden, Drought resistant
Climate Zone - Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean, Semi-arid, Arid
Light - Sunny
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Dry, Well-drained
Propagation Method - Seed, Softwood cutting, Semihardwood cutting, Layering
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Edible, Decorative fruit, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Butterflies, Other insects
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