Citrus glauca Desert Lime Bush Tucker fraxinus

Citrus glauca Desert Lime Bush Tucker fraxinusAlso referred to as wild lime or desert kumquat, the Desert Lime is a hardy, occasionally thorny shrub or small tree. It produces small green grape sized fruits that pack an intensely citrus flavour! Fruits will appear soon after a showing of white, sweetly scented flowers in spring. For best results, harvest only ripe fruits these will come away easily from the stem when gently pulled. As an Aboriginal bush food, they were eaten whole and are today

dragon-egg shaped flowers dangling from branches

The gorgeous foliage is best displayed

prized for its vibrant and eye-catching display

they do not require frequent repotting and can be grown with similarly sized plants that have similar cultural requirements

a charming avenue specimen

however they can be quite thorny

adding a second season of colour

Plant as a striking hedge or feature plant

It displays shiny

Soil: Prefers well drained soil and does not like to be over watered

and flowers prolifically in winter with spectacular sweet-smelling yellow flowers

Brachyscome Break O Day is a very pretty ground cover featuring pale purple daisy flowers with a contrasting golden centre