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Australian Finger Lime - Tiny tiny leaves!

15 years ago

I started some seed of this little crazy thing (Microcitrus Australasica)

http://www.saalfelds.freeserve.co.uk/microcitrusaustralasica.htm

Two have come up, and they have tiny, tiny leaves! Also weird fruit that chefs love, and thorns.

So it has bonsai potential, and kitchen garden use.

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lucy
15 years ago
Can you post a picture - sounds fantastic!
greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a
15 years ago
Yes, I'd like to see this!
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redneck_grower
15 years ago
Huh, pretty cool! I Googled it; tiny leaves, flowers 8mm across, fruits the size of a postage stamp, and pictures suggest the ability to develop a thick trunk. Might be a fun plant!
drasaid
Original Author
15 years ago
Click on this link (or paste into your browser)
http://www.tradewindsfruit.com/australian_finger_lime.htm
A picture, plus you can get the seeds there. Mine germinated two from a five seed pack.
These guys are good for seeds (a lot cheaper than plants!)
lightweight
15 years ago
Hi,

I have some more info for those interested.

Here is a link that might be useful: Finger Limes - Tiliaris
apartmentfarmer
13 years ago
heres my little finger lime tree...the leaves are indeed tiny. Small than a penny.
http://apartmentfarmer.wordpress.com/2010/11/04/2010-year-of-fruit-trees-pt-1-australian-finger-limes/

I just bought my plant, am wondering how long til I see some new growth :)

Patiently waiting!

Here is a link that might be useful: Click here to see my little finger lime plant

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