{"product_id":"finger-lime-variegated-citrus-australasica","title":"Finger Lime 'Variegated' - Citrus australasica","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFinger Lime 'Variegated' — Australia's Native Citrus Caviar, Rare and Stunning\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Finger Lime is Australia's most unique citrus — and the Variegated form takes it further. Inside each small finger-shaped fruit are tiny, perfectly round juice vesicles that pop on the tongue like citrus caviar. The flavour is intensely tart and complex, and chefs across Australia pay serious money for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Variegated form adds another level of interest — striking striped foliage that makes it ornamental even when not in fruit. This is one of those rare plants that's genuinely exceptional in every way: flavour, visual interest, rarity, and the story behind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia's native citrus caviar\u003c\/strong\u003e — tiny round juice pearls that burst on the tongue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensely unique flavour\u003c\/strong\u003e — tart, complex, and unlike any other citrus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVariegated foliage\u003c\/strong\u003e — striking striped leaves make it ornamental year-round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRare and sought-after\u003c\/strong\u003e — highly valued by chefs and food lovers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNative Australian species\u003c\/strong\u003e — evolved for our conditions, naturally tough once established\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat conversation piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — genuinely one of the most interesting plants you can grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLandscape Uses\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeature shrub or container specimen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProductive kitchen garden — culinary use in dressings, seafood, cocktails\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNative and edible garden planting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrnamental hedge — dense thorny habit works as a garden border\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45L Bag\u003c\/strong\u003e — a substantial established specimen ready to produce\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowth \u0026amp; Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2–5m (easily maintained smaller)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun to part shade — more sun means better fruiting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Well-drained; adaptable but prefers slightly acidic soils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e Regular during establishment; moderate once mature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has small thorns — handle with care when pruning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClimate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Native to subtropical Australia — thrives in SEQ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use finger limes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSlice the fruit in half and squeeze the pearls out. Use fresh on oysters, sashimi, salads, cocktails, and desserts. They don't juice well — the pearls are the point. Use them whole for maximum effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen does it fruit?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMainly autumn through winter in SEQ. Established trees can produce over an extended period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the Variegated form different to grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSame growing requirements as standard finger lime. The variegation is a foliage characteristic — it doesn't affect fruiting or toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-top:28px;padding-top:18px;border-top:1px solid #e0e0e0;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;\"\u003e\nLocally supplied and acclimatised to South East Queensland conditions. Need it installed? \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/keycolandscapes.com.au\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKey Co Landscapes\u003c\/a\u003e offers professional tree installation across SEQ.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brisbane Tree Farm","offers":[{"title":"45L","offer_id":53567860179223,"sku":null,"price":320.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/brisbanetreefarm.com.au\/products\/finger-lime-variegated-citrus-australasica","provider":"Brisbane Tree Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}