When to plant desert lime in Dubbo
- Plant seedlings: late Jan to mid MarDubbo area, humid subtropical
- Plant seedlings: mid Apr to mid NovDubbo area, humid subtropical
Worked out from 30 years of climate records for Dubbo. Microclimates vary: frost hollows and hills run later.
A very hardy native citrus from inland Australia that copes with Adelaide's heat, drought and frost. Its small, tangy fruit is great for marmalade, sauces and drinks. Plants grown from seed are slow and very thorny; grafted plants fruit sooner.