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[Malpighiaceae] Cotton Candy Berry, Nance
Main Uses:
Fruit
Growth Rate:
Medium to Fast
Mature Height/Spread:
Bush to small tree.
Flowering/Pollination:
Self-fertile, pollinated by insects
Tolerance:
No salt tolerance, mildly drought tolerant.
Soil/Nutrition:
Prefers a deep, rich sandy soil with moderate drainage.
Light:
Full sun for best fruiting.
Wind:
A sturdy tree.
Temperature:
Near tropical, but will withstand brief freezes with defoliation.
Dangers:
None.
Diseases Prone:
Spider mites, mealybugs.
Bearing Age:
3-4 years from seed.
Fruit:
Fruit is about the size of a fig, oblong, orange. When under- ripe it's flesh is crunchy, like a carrot. When fully ripe, it is rich and tick, like peanut butter. It has a flavor much like a sweet potato.
History/Origin:
Species Observations:
Species' leaves turn lighter when there is inadequate PH in the soil. It will still grow normally, but leaves will be lighter. The darker the leaves, the happier the tree.
Propogation:
Container Culture:
Medicinal Uses:
Nutritional Information:
Preparation / Food:
Much like the Mamey Sapote, the Peanut Butter Fruit's flavor is especially good when made into a milkshake.
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