Finger lime 'BYRON SUNRISE'
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Citrus australasica 'Byron Sunrise'
prized for its rich reddish-black skin and vibrant, bright red internal juice vesicles, commonly called "citrus caviar
Growth habit: A slender, slow-growing, small tree or shrub with a narrow canopy, typically reaching about 2 meters (4 to 6 feet / up to 4–6 feet in containers) high and under 1 meter wide.
Foliage & stems: Compact, thorny branches with glossy green leaves.
Hardiness: Generally hardy to USDA Zone 9; well-suited for warm, sunny positions protected from harsh winds, or grown in containers in cooler climates.
Fruit & Caviar Characteristics
Skin/Fruit: Slender, sausage-shaped fruits up to 2.5 to 3.5 inches (approx. 6–9 cm) long with a reddish-black to dark maroon or vibrant red outer skin.
Vesicles ("Lime Caviar"): Contains small, distinct citrus pearls or vesicles that range from bright red to orange-red (or light pink that deepens when exposed to air).
Flavor Profile: Mild lemon taste with low acidity and a refreshing, tangy finish.
Culinary & Garden Uses
Uses: Widely used as a gourmet garnish for seafood, salads, sauces, cocktails, and pastry/dessert making.
Ideal for: Small gardens, patios, and container or pot growing due to its compact size and high-yielding nature
Mature height
6 feet
Mature width
3 feet
