Cultivar Citrus-australasica
Brown
Citrus australasica
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Description
Brown finger lime is a second colour selection of Australian finger lime sold in NZ by Citrus Direct (Finger Lime Tree Brown) alongside Green and Yellow forms. Brown-skinned selections typically carry pink-to-brown caviar pearls with a slightly milder, complex flavour, extending the finger-lime range for NZ growers beyond a single entry. Filed under the dedicated finger-lime species, correcting the current misfiling of finger lime material under lime.
Characteristics
Fruit Size
Small
Peel Colour
Brown
Flesh Colour
Pink-brown pearls
Harvest Timing (NZ)
Mid
Seediness
Many Seeds
Growth Habit
Compact
Thorny
Yes
Notes
Brown-skinned selection; ornamental and culinary; thorny; suits warm sheltered NZ sites and containers.
Fruit Use
Culinary
Flavour Profile
Tangy-sweet citrus caviar, milder than green
Storage Life
Moderate