Information on Growing Fingerlime Trees

What are Finger limes?

Finger limes are a native to the Northern Rivers area and are a true citrus (Citrus australasica). Although a rainforest species they will grow well in open sunlight and are known to grow commercially on the Eastern Seaboard and in West Australia.
They will grow anywhere that traditional citrus will grow. The fruiting season in Northern NSW is from November to June.

What time of the year do they produce fruit?

In the Northern Rivers Finger limes are available from Early December to June. The trees flower in July. However different varieties flower and fruit at different times of the year. Finger Limes Fresh have selected varieties that give continuous supply from December to June. The timing of various varieties also depends on cold days in winter (initiating flowing) and hot days (in summer) maturing fruit. Water and fertilizer also make a big difference. Bees (native and European) are also important!

The plants need a well drained acid soil with full sun. The roots are shallow for cuttings and require mulching for heat protection.

Grafted stock is preferable for alkaline or heavy soils.

Finger limes will grow in all areas that citrus (oranges, limes, etc) grow well.

Where can I get finger lime trees?

RIGHT HERE AT THE ROSEBANK GROWERS WEBSITE!  Please contact us before ordering though.  We want to make sure you have the most suitable trees for your requirements. Also to check for Price and Availability.

Fingerlimes Fresh have a large nursery supplying growers and wholesale nurseries around Australia. 

Generally these plants are supplied to commercial growers and nurseries as either cutting or grafted stock in quantities of 100 plants or more.