Australian Round Lime

Citrus australis, Rutaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Bastard OleasterElaeagnus latifolia

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Ceylon GooseberryDovyalis hebecarpa

Pollinator SharingPest Deterrent

Hercules clubZanthoxylum clava-herculis

Pest Deterrent

Bulky MacadamiaMacadamia jansenii

Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect HabitatNurse Plant

Antagonistic Plants

Chinese WalnutJuglans cathayensis

Walnut allelopathy typically inhibits citrus family plants through juglone compounds

Caucasian BlueberryVaccinium arctostaphylos

Citrus species produce compounds that can inhibit acid-loving plants like blueberries, and their different pH requirements create soil conflicts.

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionAromatic OilsPollinator Habitat

Edible Parts

FruitLeaves

Common Questions

What zones does Australian Round Lime grow in?

Australian Round Lime grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Australian Round Lime?

Good companions for Australian Round Lime include Bastard Oleaster, Ceylon Gooseberry, Hercules club, Bulky Macadamia.

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