Australian Round Lime
A citrus species native to Queensland, Australia, the Australian Round Lime produces a lime fruit that has a flavor similar to a typical Bears lime, but with a little something different. The juice made from it is quite delicious and we have aspirations of making a Round Lime margarita someday! Plants are quite drought tolerant and grow into a large shrub over time, or can easily be kept in a pot and grown as a houseplant.
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Growing Info:
Latin Name: Citrus australis
Site and Soil: In spring, summer and fall, keep your potted Citrus in a location with 1/2 day to full sun. In the winter, place your plant in a well-lit room. Potting soil should be coarse, acidic, and well-drained.
Rootstock Description: Rubidoux
Pollination Requirements: Self-fertile. You can help it set fruit by taking a small brush and moving pollen from flower to flower.
Hardiness: Hardy to about 25-30° F. We recommend bringing into a well-lit and protected location in early fall before frost.
Bearing Age: 1-2 years after planting
Size at Maturity: 4-10 ft.
Taste: Sweet-tart and lime-like
Fruit Skin: Green to yellow
Fruit Flesh: Green
Bloom Time: Late winter to spring
Ripening Time: Late fall into winter
Yield: 50+ fruit
Care: Fertilize with citrus mix 3-4 times per year with typical applications in late winter (Jan-Feb), late spring (May-June) and early fall (Sept-Oct).
Pests & Diseases: While outside, Citrus plants will likely not be bothered by insect pests. Be on the lookout for slugs. Indoors, Citrus can have mites and/or aphids. Watch carefully for any problems and treat with an insecticidal soap or wash them off. We have not seen any disease problems on our Citrus plants.
USDA Zone: 9b