Citrus australasica ‘Alstonville’ (Finger Lime)
Citrus australasica ‘Alstonville’ (Finger Lime)
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Citrus australasica ‘Alstonville’ (Finger Lime) is a highly productive grafted native citrus valued for its smooth-skinned fruit filled with mostly seedless, lime-green citrus pearls. The fruit offers excellent flavour quality, making it a favourite for gourmet cooking, garnishing, and fresh use
This semi-dwarf selection is ideal for home gardens and large containers, producing reliable crops within a few years of planting. Evergreen and self-pollinating, it performs best in full sun with well-drained soil and requires only moderate maintenance once established
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Mature height
1.8–3.7 metres1.8–3.7 metres
Mature width
1–2 metres
Spacing
1.5–2.5 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with white fragrant flowers and smooth brown fruit with green tones
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring flowering followed by fruiting through summer, autumn and winterSpring flowering followed by fruiting from autumn through winter
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Average, occasional pruning and regular watering during establishment
Root System
Compact woody root system suitable for pots and in-ground planting