Orange Berry (BUY 3 GET 1 FREE)
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Fragrant white flowers are followed by clusters of translucent pink fruits that are citrus in flavour. The fruit is sweet and juicy but slightly resinous. Eat fresh or use the berries to create delicious and uniquely flavoured jams and sauces.
OTHER COMMON NAMES
Pink Lime, Lime Berry, Pink Fruited Lime Berry, Pink-fruit Glycosmis
ORIGIN
Native to Queensland, naturally growing in coastal forests from Central Queensland up to Cape York.
CULTIVATION
The Orange Berry is related to citrus plants, with aromatic leaves, scented flowers and edible fruit, and even better, it is thornless. Tolerant of various conditions and soils, growing in full sun or part shade.
Fresh seed germinates readily in warm weather and you can expect to wait only 2-3 years until your plant starts bearing fruit.
USES
Butterfly host plant for the Fuscous Swallowtail, Ambrax Swallowtail, and Orchard Swallowtail butterflies.
Growing between 2 and 4 meters in height this small tree fits into the smallest of bush tucker gardens, the pink fruits being a great snack food when passing through the garden.
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Origin | Native |
| Size | Big shrub/small tree (3-7m) |
| Decid/Evergr | Evergreen |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Uses | Edible |
| Sun Exposure | Partial sun |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Frost Resistance | Low |
| Wind Tolerance | Moderate |
| Dry Tolerance | Moderate |
| Flower Colour | White |
| Scented Flowers | Yes |
| Aromatic Foliage | Yes |
| Flower Season | Summer |
| Harvest Season | Summer |
