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Other Names:
Related To:
[Sapotaceae] Abiu, Mamey, Canistel, Sapodilla
Main Uses:
Edible Curiosity, Supplements, Ornamental
Growth Rate:
Slow to medium
Mature Height/Spread:
Small tree, to 15'
Flowering/Pollination:
Self-fertile
Tolerance:
Moderately tolerant of salt and drought.
Soil/Nutrition:
Acid. This species requires constant soil acidity to flourish and fruit.
Light:
Part to full sun
Wind:
Small, sturdy trees.
Temperature:
Will withstand brief drops below freezing, sustaining leaf loss. 6 or more hours below freezing will begin to kill the twigs and minor branches. Temps lower than this often kill it to the ground.
Dangers:
None
Diseases Prone:
Bearing Age:
4-5 years from seed under ideal conditions
Fruit:
Small jelly-bean sized red berry with thin skin, and rather scant translucent pulp. The seed occupies most of the fruit.
History/Origin:
Africa.
Species Observations:
Plant in an acidic medium such a pine bark compost, or peat moss based soil mixtures. Make sure it is aerated and well-drained. Use only small amounts of acid loving plant fertilizer, as this species will burn/shock easily from too much chemical fertilizer.
Propogation:
Most often from seed, although cuttings can also be taken.
Container Culture:
Small stature and slow growth make this species ideal for growing in a container.
Medicinal Uses:
Fruits are being used to help dull down metallic tastes of food in chemotherapy patients, and restore appetite.
Nutritional Information:
Preparation / Food:
Eaten fresh. Fruits (skins) can also be dried, although they tend to lose their active compounds after a few months of room-temperature storage. Preserve dried fruits in a freezer.
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