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About us
In 2010, I encountered Australian finger lime seedlings at a Sunshine Coast nursery. The small, prickly bush unlike any citrus I had seen before piqued my curiosity. The nursery staff described the unique fruit it would produce: small, finger-shaped fruits filled with citrus pearls that resembled caviar and offered a burst of citrus flavour when eaten. I was immediately intrigued and purchased a tray of baby plants that day to bring back to my home in Melbourne.
Despite being cautioned that this subtropical plant might struggle in Melbourne’s cooler climate, I was determined to give it a try. The cool nights during late summer and autumn also revealed some fruit with distinctive colour profiles, such as the Pink Ice finger lime—a feature I recognised from my background in viticulture. Growing the Australian finger limes became not just an experiment, but a rewarding exploration into one of Australia’s most fascinating native citrus varieties.
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Explore the Unique Flavours of the Native Finger Lime Tree
We are one of the largest growers of Australian native finger limes, offering a diverse and unique range of varieties with exclusive sizes, colours and flavour profiles. Famous for its use in world class culinary kitchens, the citrus caviar derived from finger limes has become a popular premium ingredient for many chefs across the globe.
Beginning as a small backyard venture in 2012, the last decade has seen OZ Finger Lime expand to several sites including a large orchard in Northern Victoria of over 5000 mature trees. Despite finger limes being a subtropical fruit usually grown in warmer climates such as Queensland and Northern NSW, through many years of research OZ Finger Lime has pioneered the production of this fruit in the cool climates of Victoria.
Being a family business, OZ Finger Lime is passionate about finger lime production and is a key board member with the Australian Native Fingerlime Alliance (ANFA) in providing expertise and knowledge on cultivation, pest management and the development of new varieties. Each native finger lime tree in our nursery is carefully nurtured to ensure premium fruit quality and adaptability across climates.
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FAQs
You can order directly from OZ Finger Lime online. We ship from Queensland and deliver healthy, grafted finger lime trees to Brisbane and surrounding regions.
Yes, many finger lime varieties adapt well to Melbourne’s cool winters and mild summers, especially if grafted and planted in a sunny, sheltered position. Protection from frost and cold winds during winter is recommended for young trees.
Absolutely! OZ Finger Lime offers nationwide shipping, including to Adelaide and surrounding suburbs. Your tree will be carefully packed and delivered to ensure it arrives healthy and ready to plant.
