Citrus australasica cv "Salmone" - lemon caviar (Pot 15 cm)

The Citrus genus has about 12 species of evergreen trees and shrubs, native to the Far East. Citrus australasica is a citrus fruit of Australian origin, commonly known as lemon caviar for the small spherical vesicles present in the fruit, which resemble caviar. Chewing the vesicles releases a flavor similar to that of lemon, but with a much more intense aroma. Other citrus fruits also have such vesicles, but the characteristic of this fruit is that they shell like caviar, when the fruit is squeezed. This citrus fruit is a very thorny shrub or small tree up to 2-3 m tall, with small oval leaves. The flowers appear in spring and are creamy white. This cultivar has cylindrical fruits up to 8/10 cm long, with smooth bronze skin when ripe and pink pulp.

Pedoclimatic requirements

Grow in light, well-drained subacid or neutral soils. During the dry season, watering must be regular. It prefers exposure to full sun or partial shade. Non-rustic species that does not tolerate frost and temperatures below 0°C. In cold climates it should be grown in pots and sheltered during the winter.

Botanical Information

Botanical Name: Citrus australasica cv “Salmone“

Family: Rutaceae