Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Citrus fruiting season in Australia

Citrus fruiting season in Australia


Eureka Lemon - Citrus limon Eureka

The most commonly planted lemon. A large variety with a true bitter taste, high in juice and acid. Fruits most of the year, has medium-skinned fruit with few seeds. Fruit is medium to large in size and grows well in most parts of Australia. Has fewer thorns than other varieties.

The flavour of Eureka and Lisbon is very similar. Dwarf varieties available also.

Season - spring and summer months.
Height: 4-6m   Width: 4-6m
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Medium shrub.Glossy, green foliage.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E8, E10 


Lisbon Lemon - Citrus limon Lisbon

A good quality �bitter� lemon, comparatively higher in juice and acidity levels. These trees are vigorous growers and extremely productive. Branches are particularly thorny, especially when young.

The flavour of Eureka and Lisbon is very similar. Dwarf varieties available also.

Season � winter to spring.
Height: 6-8m   Width: 6-8m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Medium to large shrub.Glossy, green foliage.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E8 Outdoor Area

Meyer Lemon - Citrus limon x sinensis Meyer

Lemon �Meyer� is a hybrid that is more cold tolerant than other lemon varieties. It is a smaller, bushier tree producing numerous crops of medium sized lemons throughout the year. The fruit is round orange/yellow in colour with a thin rind, has high juice content and a mild, low acidic flavour. The fruit is mainly produced during autumn and winter.

A popular choice as it is visually appealing with lush glossy leaves and is the most aromatic of any lemon tree.

Ideal for growing in containers and pots. Dwarf varieties available also.
Height: 4-6m   Width: 4-6m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Medium shrub.Glossy green foliage, a more compact variety of lemon.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E8, E10 Outdoor Area

Lemonade Tree - Citrus Limon X reticulate Lemonade

The Lemonade Tree originated in Australia. It is a sweet juicy fruit, tasting like lemonade - without the bubbles. It is a heavily producing citrus tree, crossed between a lemon and a mandarin. It can be eaten straight from the tree. The fruit is a lot sweeter than a traditional lemon, with a refreshing taste. The sweetness of the fruit increases the longer the fruit remains on the tree. Often has thorns.

Season � year round.
Height: 3-4m   Width: 3-4m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Small to Medium shrub.Glossy green foliage.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E10 Outdoor Area

Tahitian Lime - Citrus latifolia

The Tahitian is the most popular lime tree and produces very juicy fruit year round. The seedless fruit is small, round and green with a lovely mild taste with a low acid content. Easy to grow and has a dense branching habit, making them ideal for small gardens or pots/containers. Fruit ripens in autumn. Dwarf varieties available also.

Season � autumn to winter
Height: 3-4m   Width:3-4m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Small to Medium shrub.Glossy green foliage.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E8, E10 Outdoor Area

Kaffir Lime - Citrus hystrix

Kaffir Limes are grown mainly for its aromatic double-lobed leaves used predominantly in Thai, and other Asian cooking.

The small fruit is knobbly, has little juice and not edible � but its oil has strong insecticidal properties.

To increase foliage growth, remove fruit from tree. Great in pots / containers.
Height: 2-4m   Width: 2-4m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Small to Medium shrub.Glossy green, highly aromatic, double lobed foliage.Foliage is highly aromatic when crushed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10  E10 

West Indian Lime / Key Lime - Citrus aurantifolia

The West Indian Lime is similar to the Tahitian but is smaller with a stronger, more acidic flavoured fruit. A smaller growing tree than the Tahitian that needs protection from frosts in the early years.

Stems have thorns. Lime West Indian is a cold tolerant lime.

Season � summer and autumn.
Height: 3-4m  Width: 3-4m  
Form:Foliage:Perfumed:Flowers:
Small to Medium shrub.Glossy, green foliage.Sweetly perfumed.White Flowers.
Plantmark Stand Locations:
Lynbrook VICThomastown VICWerribee VICKellyville NSWMerrimac QLD
  A10   

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