Citrus Australasica ‘Red Champagne’ (Red Champagne Finger Lime)
Citrus Australasica ‘Red Champagne’ (Red Champagne Finger Lime)
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Citrus Australasica ‘Red Champagne’ (Red Champagne Finger Lime) is a striking Australian native citrus prized for its slender red to maroon finger-shaped fruit and decorative glossy green foliage. Its unique fruit contains tangy, caviar-like pearls that add a gourmet touch to seafood, salads, desserts, drinks, and fresh culinary dishes.
Perfect for edible gardens, native-inspired landscapes, feature pots, and compact backyard orchards, Citrus Australasica ‘Red Champagne’ offers both ornamental appeal and productive value. Its unusual fruit, evergreen foliage, and distinctly Australian character make it an excellent choice for customers wanting something attractive, useful, and highly sought after.
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Mature height
4–6m; can be pruned smaller in pots or garden settings
Mature width
2m
Spacing
2–3m apart
Evergreen/Deciduous
Evergreen
Foliage
Glossy green foliage, creamy-white flowers, elongated red to maroon fruit with light pink-red to red citrus pearls
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late summer to autumn, followed by fruiting from summer to autumn depending on climate
Sun tolerance
Full sun to part shade; best fruiting in full sun with protection from strong winds
Maintenance
Moderate maintenance; water regularly during flowering and fruiting, feed with citrus fertiliser, and prune lightly to shape or remove damaged growth
Root System
Fibrous citrus root system; generally non-invasive but allow good drainage and avoid planting too close to paving or structures