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Exposurefull sun
Watermoderate
Typeshrub
Distribution
Microcitrus australasica 1
Finger Lime
Flower Color
Description
A spiny, evergreen subshrub to 3m tall, with ovate leaves to 4cm long and small, white flowers to 1cm across, borne in spring and summer. Cylindrical fruits to 7cm long are green to bronze-flushed and ripen in late autumn. Cut the fruit through the middle and gently squeeze to release the juicy 'pearls' within. Finger limes are best grown in a cool or temperate greenhouse or conservatory and moved outside during the summer months
Mature Height
4m
Mature Spread
1.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Evergreen
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Moderate · 0.3 m/yr
Soil Texture
Loam
Soil pH
AcidNeutral
Soil Moisture
Moist but well-drained
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
City and courtyard gardensMediterranean climate plantsPatio and container plantsBeddingConservatory and greenhouseEdible fruit
Available Variants
| Container Size | Details | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10L9931 | H: 100cm | €94.94 |
| 5L9931M | H: 60cm | €57.81 |
| 3L9931x | H: 40cm | €27.07 |
| 3L9931v | H: 40cm | €27.06 |
| 3L9931S | H: 40cm | €27.05 |
| 3L9931w | H: 40cm | €25.42 |
| 3L9931R | H: 40cm | €25.41 |
| 3L9931P | H: 40cm | €24.92 |
| 3L9931Q | H: 40cm | €23.28 |
| 1L9931SB | H: 15cm | €14.95 |
| 1L9931SC | H: 15cm | €14.80 |
All prices include VAT. Availability may vary by season.