Logee's Australian Finger Lime Tree
Best unique citrus for home gardeners seeking a rewarding challenge.
This Australian Finger Lime offers a unique citrus experience with its caviar-like fruit vesicles, perfect for culinary accents. Its compact, bushy form and suitability for bonsai make it a versatile choice for enthusiasts. As a grafted plant, it promises quicker fruiting, adding a touch of the exotic to your collection.
$49.95
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Logees Greenhouses Ltd
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Who it's for
- Home chefs and foodies seeking unique, homegrown ingredients.
- Gardeners wanting beautiful, productive plants for patios or indoors.
- Urban dwellers and those in cooler climates with limited garden space.
Who should skip it
- Gardeners sensitive to thorns or those with young children.
- Novice gardeners or those seeking low-maintenance fruit trees.
- Budget-conscious buyers or impatient growers expecting quick yields.
Performance breakdown
Container Adaptability
Compact growth habit makes it perfect for small-space patio gardening.
Culinary Versatility
Caviar-like vesicles add a sophisticated, gourmet pop to any dish.
Bonsai Potential
Dense foliage and manageable size are ideal for artistic pruning.
Fruiting Speed
Grafted rootstock significantly accelerates the timeline to your first harvest.
Hardiness Range
Strict zone 10 requirements limit outdoor planting to warmer climates.
Maintenance Ease
Resilient root system forgives occasional lapses in routine care.
Key Specs
Mature Height
1-2 feet
USDA Hardiness Zones
10, 11
Light Requirement
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Bloom Season
Intermittent
Fruit Bearing
Yes
Container Friendly
Yes
Botanical Name
Citrus australasica
Minimum Indoor Temperature
50 degrees Fahrenheit
Pot Size
4 inches
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