Citrus australis Citrus australis Botanical Name: Citrus australis Common Names: Australian Lime, Native: Yes Foliage Type: Evergreen Plant 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 marmalade, syrups and adding to Asian dishes. Mature Height: 4-10m Position: Full Sun Mature Width: 2-4m Soil Type: Loam, Well Drained Family Name: Rutaceae Landscape Use(s): Balcony / Roof, Bush Tucker, Courtyard, Edible Garden, Feature, Formal Garden, Fragrant Garden, Hedging / Screening, Mass Planting, Origin: Australia 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 Disclaimer: Information and images provided is to be used as a guide only. While every reasonable effort is made to ensure accuracy and relevancy of all information, any decisions based on this information are the sole responsibility of the viewer. Call 1300 787 401 plantmark.com.au.