Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime

• Edible Garden
• Feature Tree
• Plant in Pots (or) Suitable for Pots

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime works in an:

• Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
• Australian Native Garden – celebrates local plants with natural character.
• Rainforest / Subtropical Garden – dense greenery for a rich, exotic feel.

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime is an Evergreen (foliage year round) Tree

Mature Height: 2m to 4m

Mature Width: 1.5m to 2.5m

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year under suitable conditions.

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime is expected to grow 20cm to 40cm per year under suitable conditions.

They are considered to have a:

• Slow Growth Rate
• Medium Growth Rate

Is Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime frost tolerant?

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime is Frost Tolerant – Can handle light to moderate frost once established.

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ carries small fragrant white flowers through spring, followed by pear to teardrop shaped fruit with pink to rose blushed skin and pale pink pearl-like vesicles. Fruit colours and ripens from autumn into winter, roughly March through July.

Does Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime flower?

• Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

• Spring

Flower Type:

• Fragrant
• Pollinator-attracting

Flower Colour:

White

Yes

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime is Native to Rainforest margins of south east Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Small fragrant spring flowers draw bees and other beneficial pollinators, supporting biodiversity in edible and native gardens. The dense thorny evergreen canopy also gives small birds and beneficial insects year-round shelter and safe nesting cover.

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime will thrive best in:

• Full Sun
• Part Shade

Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ performs best in free-draining loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic pH. It tolerates a range of general garden soils provided drainage stays reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet ground, as poor drainage reduces root health and fruiting. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development.

Is Citrus australasica ‘Australian Sunrise’ – Australian Sunrise Finger Lime Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly through warm weather. Once established, Australian Sunrise Finger Lime shows moderate drought tolerance but crops best with consistent moisture, especially while fruit is filling through autumn.