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Description
mangosteen plant in pot Lemon Drop Mangosteen – Fruitopia NurserySmooth spheres with thin rinds encase a delectable juicy pulp of sweet and sour like a sweet tart. The fruit is frequently eaten right from the tree or used in making jams and jellies. Highly ornamental, these fast growing trees are termite resistant and the wood is often used for making tool handles. Currently approx 40cms high. Bold but small in stature the Intermedia usually maxes out around 4m tall. Trees are small and well suited to patio
Smooth spheres with thin rinds encase a delectable juicy pulp of sweet and sour like a sweet tart. The fruit is frequently eaten right from the tree or used in making jams and jellies. Highly ornamental, these fast growing trees are termite resistant and the wood is often used for making tool handles. Currently approx 40cms high. Bold but small in stature the Intermedia usually maxes out around 4m tall. Trees are small and well suited to patio container growing.
It is a fairly fast-grower for a Garcinia and can fruit within 2-3 years from seed.
Very attractive slow growing tree, with dark green leathery leaves. Native to wet forests of Central America.
Oval shaped fruits are produced in summer reaching up to 5cm. The white pulp has a pleasant subacid aromatic flavour, but can be quite acid if harvested prematurely.
Very ornamental making an excellent display potted plant. While the tree may not produce fruit in colder regions, the leaves are quite cold hardy and can tolerate winter conditions. May require protection from frosts when young. The tree hardy to most soil conditions and is not nutrient demanding.
Uses
Fruits are eaten fresh. The aromatic, sour pulp is used to flavor beverages, jams and jellies.
Native Range
Native to Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panama).
Preferred Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
Propagation Method
Seedling
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)
Can it Handle Frosts?
Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter?
All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?
Can be pruned to 2m
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
4-5 Years
Sun or Shade
Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type
Good Drainage
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April
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