australis

Citrus australis

Botanical Name: Common Names: Australian , Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Type: Citrus & Fruit, Hedging / Screening, Trees Plant Habit: Shrub Like, Upright

Description: Medium Australian native citrus tree with glossy dark-green leaves and clusters of fragrant white flowers during Winter, followed by green, thick-skinned, round lime fruits that ripen during late Spring and Summer. Fruit is great to use for making , syrups and adding to Asian dishes.

Mature Height: 4-10m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Loam, Well Drained

Family Name: Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Origin: Playgrounds, Topiary / Espalier, Tropical Garden, Container / Pot

Characteristics: Pest & Diseases: Foliage Colours: Green Ants, Aphids, Caterpillars, Fruit Fly, Leaf Miner, Powdery Mildew, Scale, Thrips, Flower Colours: White Yellow Leaves Flower Fragrant: No Flowering Season: TBA Cultural Notes: Fruit: Yes Prefers a sunny position in a well-draining soil and protect from heavy frosts. Fertilise annually with a long term slow release citrus fertiliser. Requirements:

Growth Rate: Moderate Plant Care: Maintenance Level: Medium Annual slow release fertiliser, Keep moist during dry periods, Liquid feed, Mulch Water Usage: Medium / Moderate well

Tolerances: Drought: Medium / Moderate Frost: Moderate Wind: Moderate

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