Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Citrus

Species:

Citrus australasica

USDA Symbol:

MIAU4

Growth Characteristics

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white, pink

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Native to subtropical rainforests; thrives in natural leaf litter

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–42 days

Notes:

Seeds are polyembryonic and should be sown fresh for best germination rates. Requires warm temperatures (70-80°F) for germination.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI