Sunrise Lime is a cultivar in the Citrus Gems range; it is a cross between the finger lime and the calamondin, developed by the CSIRO. This hybrid is similar to a kumquat in that the fruit can be eaten whole, as the pith and rind are sweet and the juice inside is tangy and fresh with a delicate floral note. The fruits are attractive, golden, the shape of a small pear, and appear in winter. The tree has glossy, dark green foliage and an upright habit, and looks wonderful grown in a pot on a balcony, in a courtyard, or in the garden.
Citrus ‘Sunrise Lime’
Plant Information
Plant Type - Small tree, Large shrub
Common Name -
Scientific Name - Citrus australasica x
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name - Sunrise Lime
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Minimum Height - 2
Maximum Height - 3
Minimum Width - 1.5
Maximum Width - 2.5
Flower Colour - White
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Courtyard, Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
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Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
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Special Uses - Edible, Bird nesting plant
Attracts Wildlife - Bees, Other insects
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