Citrus hybrid 'Red Centre' Australian finger lime

Native lime – Citrus hybrid ‘Red Centre Lime’

The Red Centre Lime produces beautiful deep red fruits, round and small with pink tinged flesh on the inside. It is a cross between the Finger lime (Citrus australasica) and the Burmese Rangpur lime (Citrus x limonia), making the fruit more juicy throughout instead of being contained only in the pearls, as in the finger lime. The fruit still has the lovely pearls of the finger lime, however is easier to juice as well. They are great in any recipe you would use lemon or lime in, and the fruits look very attractive in the kitchen and on the tree.

This cultivar is part of the Citrus Gems range, and is a grafted, very hardy plant that can tolerate frosty and dry, challenging conditions. It is perfect for either container growing or in the garden, and likes a good pruning. Grows to about 2.5 metres and has a somewhat weeping habit, but can be pruned to desired shape. Fruits in winter.

 


Plant Information

Plant Type - Large shrub
Common Name - Native Lime
Scientific Name - Citrus australasica x
Family - Rutaceae
Cultivar Name - Red Centre Lime
Other Common Name -
Minimum Height -
Maximum Height - 2.5
Minimum Width -
Maximum Width - 2
Flower Colour - White, Purple
Flowering Time - Spring
pH Level - Acid, Neutral
Soil Type - Loamy, Sandy loam, Clay loam, Potting mix
Plant Environment - Container growing
Climate Zone - Sub-tropical, Warm temperate, Cool temperate, Mediterranean
Light - Sunny, Light shade
Growth Habit - Evergreen, Dense foliage, Weeping
Life Span - Perennial
Soil Moisture - Well-drained
Propagation Method -
Frost Tolerance - Tolerates light frost
Plant Usage - Hedge, Screen, Wow factor
Special Uses - Edible, Fragrant oils, Decorative fruit
Attracts Wildlife - Bees
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