Standard Finger Lime ( Citrus australasica )
$229.99 inc. GST
A compact, spikey Australian native citrus with tiny glossy leaves and striking finger-shaped fruit. inside, each fruit bursts with tangy pearls of “lime caviar” – a gourmet treat for seafood, salads, and cocktails.
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The Standard Finger Lime is one of the most unique citrus you can grow – a tough, compact Australian native known for its spikey branches and incredible fruit. Its tiny, glossy leaves and sharp thorns give it a rugged look, while the fruit hides a surprise inside: tiny juicy pearls of citrus beads that burst like lime caviar.
These zingy beads are a favourite of chefs and home cooks alike – perfect for garnishing seafood, salads, desserts, and cocktails. The tree itself grows upright on a grafted standard stem, making it perfect for pots, courtyards, or small urban gardens where space can be tight but impact is big.
Varieties Available :
Yellow Finger Lime –
Bright and zesty, the Yellow finger lime produces slender golden fruit packed with citrus “caviar’. The pearls inside are tangy and refreshing – perfect for seafood, desserts, or drinks that need a pop of sunshine.
Brown Finger Lime :
Rich in colour and flavour, the Brown Finger Lime offers deep amber fruit with sparkling lime pearls. Its flavour is more earthy and complex, adding a gourmet edge to sauces, cocktails , and sweet dishes.
When ordering simply go to message and list which variety you would like .
Features :
: Spiky, hardy Australian native citrus
: Produces “lime caviar” fruit in shades of green, pink, or red
: Compact upright growth, great for pots, small urban gardens, or apartment balconies
: Fragrant spring flowers attract bees and pollinators
: Drought-tolerant and tough once established
: Fruit are long gated (finger shaped ) and contain small sweet beads of fruit.
Plant Care :
: Light – Best grown in full sun.
: Watering – Allow to dry between waterings. Rule of thumb, water 2-3 over the warmer season, less over winter.
: Soil – Plant in free-draining soil. For pots use a good quality potting mix designed for outdoor containers.
: Feeding – Use Novatec 3 monthly fertiliser for pots, or the garden. This is an excellent quality fertiliser. Always dampen the soil first over summer before spreading the Novatec.
: Climate – Suited to Auckland and northern NZ; protect from frost.
Not your average citrus –
The finger Lime is bold, spikey, and its fruit are busting with beads of juicy goodness, A true conversation piece.
