Citrus australasica ‘Red Centre’ (Australian Blood Finger Lime)
Citrus australasica ‘Red Centre’ (Australian Blood Finger Lime)
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Citrus australasica ‘Red Centre’ (Australian Blood Finger Lime) is a grafted native citrus producing striking oval fruit with glossy red skin and vibrant red to pink citrus pearls inside. Juicier than traditional finger limes, it delivers a tangy burst of flavour ideal for both sweet and savoury dishes
This compact, evergreen tree is perfectly suited to gardens, pots, and small spaces. Hardy and adaptable, it thrives in warm, sunny positions while tolerating light frost and dry conditions, rewarding growers with winter fruit that can be eaten straight from the tree
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Mature height
Up to 2 metres
Mature width
Up to 2 metres
Spacing
1.5–2 metres
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage with white fragrant flowers and deep red fruit filled with ruby-pink pearls
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Spring flowering followed by winter fruiting
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Average, benefits from light pruning to maintain shape
Root System
Compact woody root system suitable for containers and in-ground planting