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Rheedia aristata, Rheedia macrophylla
Cuban Mangosteen, GarciniaFamily: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: Mexico through Panama
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
Related to the mangosteen, the madrono remains a relatively unknown, but attractive fruit. A small tree, usually only to 5-15ft, but taller in its native range. It is much hardier than its famous relative the mangosteen, and can survive short periods of temperatures below 32F. Trees are very salt tolerant, but not too tolerant of acidic soils. Slow growers and can be maintained for container culture. Propagation: Usually by seed.
Similar plants:
- Garcinia megaphylla, Garcinia macrophylla, Rheedia macrophylla, Garcinia magnifolia, Rheedia magnifolia (Bacuru Pary, Bacuripari )
- Rheedia brasiliensis, Rheedia laterifolia, Garcinia laterifolia (Bakupari, Camboriu)
- Rheedia edulis, Garcinia intermedia, Calophyllum edule (Monkey Fruit, Sastra, Cherry Mangosteen, Lemon Drop Mangosteen)
- Rheedia longifolia (Charichuela, Bacuri Azedo, Sour Bacuri, Bumpy Lemon, Garcinia)
- Rheedia madruno (Madrono, Madrone, Bakupari, Garcinia)
- Rheedia puertoricensis (Reedia, Garcinia)
Spiny leaves
Link to this plant:
https://toptropicals.com/catalog/uid/rheedia_aristata.htm
Cuban Mangosteen. Rare fruit, very tasty and good for you. Slow growing, small tree. Tolerates salt, wind and light frost.
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Grown in
6"/1 gal pot
3 plants in stock
$49.95