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| Rheedia aristata, Rheedia macrophylla Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae Cuban Mangosteen, Garcinia Origin: Mexico through Panama ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() 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. | Spiny leaves |
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