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Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

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Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 4m

Mature Width: 1.5m to 3m

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

Root Ball Dimensions

Use this as a reference when digging your planting hole. We recommend digging at least 10% wider than the dimensions below to encourage strong root development.

30cm Pot: 33cm (W) × 30cm (D)
40cm/45L Pot: 44cm (W) × 41.5cm (D)
50cm Pot / 70L Pot: 55cm (W) × 41.8cm (D)
100L Bag: 50.6cm (W) × 52.8cm (D)
150L Bag: 66cm (W) × 55cm (D)
200L Bag: 71.5cm (W) × 60.5cm (D)
300L Bag: 88cm (W) × 63.8cm (D)
400L Bag: 99cm (W) × 66cm (D)
500L Bag: 122cm (W) × 66cm (D)
750L Bag: 134cm (W) × 69cm (D)
1000L Bag: 146.3cm (W) × 71.5cm (D)
2000L Bag: 176cm (W) × 82.5cm (D)

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About Your New Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Citrus australasica 'Pink Ice' is an Australian native finger lime selected for pale pink pearls inside slim cylindrical fruit. The bush is evergreen and densely branched with small glossy leaves and fine thorns, and the fruit hangs through the canopy like short green fingers before colouring as it ripens.

Growth is steady at 20 to 40 centimetres a year, reaching around 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres across. Give it full sun to part shade and a fertile, free draining soil that stays evenly moist. It takes light to moderate frost once settled and suits warm temperate and subtropical gardens.

The dense form makes it useful as a low informal hedge in an edible garden as well as a single specimen or potted plant. Cooks grow it for the pearls, which are used fresh on seafood and in drinks. Pick fruit as it ripens through autumn and winter rather than stripping the bush at once.

Frequently Asked Questions

About Pink Ice Finger Lime

What is Pink Ice Finger Lime?

'Pink Ice' is a cultivar of Citrus australasica, the Australian finger lime, chosen for fruit filled with sparkling pale pink vesicles. It is a true Australian native, originally a rainforest understorey shrub from the Queensland and New South Wales border country. The plant is compact, evergreen, densely twiggy and lightly thorned.

How big does Pink Ice grow?

It reaches roughly 2 to 3 metres tall and 1.5 to 2 metres wide, adding 20 to 40 centimetres a year. That makes it a manageable shrub rather than a tree, and it responds well to pruning if you want it kept lower. Container grown plants generally hold at around 1.2 to 1.5 metres.

When does Pink Ice fruit ripen?

Flowering runs through spring, with white blossom from September to November, and the fruit then takes several months to mature. Harvest generally starts in autumn and continues into winter, around March to July. Ripe fruit feels slightly soft along its length and comes away from the stem with light pressure.

Does Pink Ice need sun or shade?

Full sun produces the heaviest crop, but unlike most citrus it grows happily in part shade thanks to its rainforest understorey origins. Four to six hours of direct sun is enough for a good yield. In hot inland gardens, shade from the worst of the afternoon sun protects the fruit from sunburn.

Is Pink Ice frost tolerant?

It manages light to moderate frost once established, which covers most warm temperate gardens including Sydney, Perth and coastal South Australia. Young plants are the vulnerable ones, so protect them for their first two winters with frost cloth or a sheltered position. Hard frost burns the new growth and reduces the following crop.

Can I grow Pink Ice as a hedge?

Yes. Planted 1 to 1.5 metres apart it forms a dense low informal hedge that still fruits well, and the thorns make it an effective barrier. Keep any trimming light and do it after harvest so you are not cutting off developing fruit. Feed a hedge planting more heavily than you would a single specimen.

How do I care for Pink Ice Finger Lime?

Apply a citrus fertiliser in early spring and again in late summer, and keep the mulch topped up but away from the trunk. Water deeply and regularly through fruit development, as drying out causes fruit drop. Remove dead twigs after harvest. Check new growth for leaf miner and scale, and treat early with horticultural oil.

Uses in my Garden

Edible Garden

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime works in an:

Edible Garden – integrates fruit, herbs, and productive plants.
Contemporary / Architectural Garden – striking forms for bold design statements.

Is Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime Evergreen or Deciduous?

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

Mature Height & Width

Mature Height: 2m to 4m

Mature Width: 1.5m to 3m

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

Growth Rate of Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice 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

Frost Tolerance & Ideal Climate to plant Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Is Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime frost tolerant?

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

Does Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime Flower?

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ produces small fragrant white to pale pink flowers through spring and summer, often followed by elongated finger lime fruit containing attractive pink pearl-like flesh. The blooms and glossy evergreen foliage create an attractive ornamental display while supporting reliable fruit production.

Does Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime flower?

Yes - Flowers

Flowering Period:

Spring

Flower Type:

Fragrant

Flower Colour:

White

Is Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime an Australian Native Tree?

Yes

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime is Native to Selected cultivar of the Australian native Finger Lime from the rainforests of eastern Australia.

What is the Wildlife Value of Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime ?

Its fragrant flowers attract bees and other beneficial pollinators throughout the flowering season, supporting biodiversity within edible and native gardens. The dense evergreen foliage also provides valuable shelter and habitat for beneficial insects and small birds year-round.

How much Sunlight does Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime need?

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime will thrive best in:

Full Sun
Part Shade

Preferred Soil?

Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ performs best in rich, well-drained loam or sandy soils with a neutral to slightly acidic pH. It will also tolerate a range of general garden soils provided drainage remains reliable and organic matter is incorporated to support fertility and moisture retention. Avoid heavy clay or persistently wet conditions, as poor drainage can reduce root health and fruiting performance. Keep soil evenly moist during active growth and fruit development for best results.

Is Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime Drought Tolerant?

Is Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime Drought tolerant?

As a young plant it benefits from regular watering to establish a healthy productive root system, particularly during warmer weather. Once established, Pink Ice Finger Lime shows moderate drought tolerance but performs best with consistent moisture to support reliable flowering, fruit production and healthy foliage growth.

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How To Plant Your Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Site: Choose a well-drained position in full sun to part shade with room for the canopy to develop.

Soil preparation: Enrich the planting area with quality compost and aged manure for a strong establishment phase.

Hole: Dig twice as wide as the root ball and the same depth.

Planting: Position level with the surrounding soil, backfill gently, firm in, then water deeply to settle the roots.

Recommended Planting Spacing For Your Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Feature tree: 3 to 4 metres apart to allow the full canopy and form to develop.

Avenue planting: 3 metres apart for a uniform soft-textured avenue.

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

Slow Growth Rate
Medium Growth Rate

Long Term Care For Your Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime

Watering: Water deeply twice weekly through the first 12 months. Once established, reduce to once weekly in dry periods. Mulch helps maintain consistent moisture.

Mulching: Apply a 5 to 7 centimetre layer of organic mulch over the root zone, keeping it 5 centimetres clear of the trunk.

Pruning: Minimal pruning required. Light tip prune in late winter to maintain shape if used as hedging or screening. For a clear trunk feature, remove lower branches as the tree grows.

Fertilising: Apply a slow-release general-purpose fertiliser in early spring and again in autumn for steady growth and consistent foliage colour.

Pest and disease: Hardy against most pests and diseases. Occasional scale or caterpillar inspection in warm humid conditions is all that's needed.

Planting Your Citrus australasica ‘Pink Ice’ – Pink Ice Finger Lime in Different Soil

Citrus australasica performs best in well-drained loam or sandy loam with a slightly acidic to neutral pH. Adaptable to a wide range of soils when drainage is improved with organic matter.

Sandy soil: Free-draining and ideal. Mulch well to maintain consistent moisture.

Clay soil: Improve drainage with gypsum and organic compost before planting.

Loam: The preferred soil for steady root development and consistent growth.

pH: Slightly acidic to neutral preferred. Mulch with composted leaf litter to maintain levels naturally.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes Pink Ice Finger Lime unique?
A: It produces vibrant pink citrus pearls inside elongated fruit, making it highly prized for culinary use.

Q: Is Pink Ice an Australian native plant?
A: Yes, it is a selected cultivar of the Australian native Finger Lime.

Q: Can it be grown in pots?
A: Yes, its compact growth habit makes it ideal for large containers.

Q: When does it produce fruit?
A: Fruit generally develops after spring flowering and matures through the warmer months depending on climate.

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