Australian Desert Lime Seeds - Heirloom Fruit Plant for Home Gardens

Australian Desert Lime is a hardy native citrus plant with a compact growth habit and small, green fruits that mature to yellow-green. It adapts well to warm, dry conditions and can be grown in sunny garden locations or large containers. Provide full sun, well-drained soil, and moderate watering once established.

Features

• Native Australian citrus species
• Compact, bushy evergreen growth
• Produces small tart citrus fruits
• Tolerates warm and relatively dry conditions
• Suitable for sunny gardens and containers
• Prefers well-drained soil and moderate moisture

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Citrus glauca
• Common Name (US): Australian Desert Lime
• Seed Type / Variety: Native Citrus
• Growth Habit: Evergreen Shrub / Small Tree
• USDA Zones: 9–11
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: March–June
• Germination: 3–8 weeks with warmth and consistent moisture
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate; reduce watering after establishment
• Mature Plant Size: 6–15 ft. tall
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 ft. apart