Rheedia madruno (Madrono)
Rheedia madruno (Madrono) tree covered in dense green foliage with scattered small orange fruit.
Botanical name: Rheedia madruno
Common names: Madrono, Madrone, Bakupari, Garcinia
Family: Clusiaceae / Guttiferae
Origin: Wet rainforest regions from Southern Mexico through Panama
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 10-11
Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Plant form: Large bush or small tree
Mature height: 10-20 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growingYellow fruit with a white-translucent pulp having an aromatic, acidic flavor. Related to the mangosteen, the madrono remains a relatively unknown, but attractive fruit. Eaten fresh, but can also be made in to jams and jellies. A small tree, usually only to 5-15ft, but taller in its native range. The madrono is much hardier than its famous relative the mangosteen, and can survive short periods of frost. Trees are very salt tolerant. Madronos are slow growers and can be maintained for container culture.
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