Tasty Green finger lime
Citrus australasica 'Tasty Green'
USDA zones9 to 12
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
Size2 to 4 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- White/cream
Garden uses
Notes
'Tasty Green' finger lime (Citrus australasica 'Tasty Green') is a small tree or shrub for the food garden. It grows outdoors year-round in USDA zone 9 and warmer, down to about 20°F (-7°C). In colder areas, grow it as a houseplant or bring it indoors for winter. This plant likes full sun. Fragrant white flowers open in early to late summer. The long green fruit can reach five inches and hold juicy, acidic lime caviar for desserts, salads, cocktails, and marmalades.
Pairs well with Lemon Grass lemongrass, Angelonia, and Persimmon.