Citrus australasica ‘Rainforest Pearl’ Dwarf (Finger Lime)
Citrus australasica ‘Rainforest Pearl’ Dwarf (Finger Lime)
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Citrus australasica ‘Rainforest Pearl’ Dwarf is a compact, grafted finger lime producing aromatic, finger-shaped fruits with tangy juice pearls. Its slight weeping habit and thorny stems make it perfect for pots, small gardens, and courtyards, combining ornamental appeal with gourmet use
This evergreen shrub has deep green, rounded foliage and pale white-pink flowers in summer. Fruits ripen off the tree and are ideal for seafood, Asian dishes, cocktails, and desserts. The dwarf variety is frost-tolerant, drought-resistant, and easy to maintain
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Mature height
2–3 metres
Mature width
1.5–2 metres
Spacing
1.5–2 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Deep green foliage, pale white-pink flowers, green-red tinged fruits with tangy juice pearls
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Summer flowers, autumn fruiting
Sun tolerance
Full sun, dappled shade
Maintenance
Low to average, prune to shape and fertilise with citrus feed
Root System
Grafted, woody root system suitable for pots and garden beds