Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree)

Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow orange flower close up on a slender stem branch
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) flower cluster with orange petals and yellow centers on thin stems
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Byrsonima crassifolia

Botanical names: Byrsonima crassifolia, Malpighia crassifolia

Common names: Nancy Tree, Golden Spoon, Nance

Family: Malpighiaceae

Origin: Central America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 10-11

Cold tolerance: 30°F

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Small tree 10-20 ftPlant form: Small tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 10-20 ft
Full sunSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Regular; moderate
Red, crimson, vinous flowersYellow, orange flowersFlower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Plant attracts butterflies, hummingbirdsWildlife: Attracts butterflies and hummingbirds
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Byrsonima crassifolia, commonly called nance, is a tropical fruit tree native to Central and South America. It is a small evergreen tree or large shrub with leathery leaves and clusters of yellow flowers that attract pollinators. The plant produces small round fruits with a distinctive sweet flavor, used fresh or in beverages and preserves throughout its native range.

Byrsonima crassifolia prefers full sun and well-drained soil and is best suited for USDA Zones 9-11. It is sensitive to cold and should be protected from frost, as temperatures below 30F can damage foliage and flowers. In cooler regions it can be grown in large containers and overwintered in a sheltered location. See article about this plant:Byrsonima crassifolia - Pretty Fancy Nancy from Brazil (Golden Spoon).

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Byrsonima crassifolia red flower close up with yellow centers on a plant stem
Byrsonima crassifolia clusters of small red flowers with green buds on stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow orange flower close up on a long slender stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow orange flower clusters with small green fruit on the stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flowers close up on a slender vertical brown stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) with yellow flowers and small green buds along a brown stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flower close up with green buds on stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flower cluster with small green buds along the central stem.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow orange flower close up on a branch
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) with clusters of small yellow and orange flower petals
Byrsonima crassifolia yellow flower cluster close up with orange tones on woody stem
Byrsonima crassifolia cluster of yellow flowers with orange tones on woody branch
Byrsonima crassifolia with vibrant red flower clusters and dense green leaves close up
Byrsonima crassifolia with clusters of red flower buds among thick green leaves
Byrsonima crassifolia orange flower close up against green foliage on the branch
Byrsonima crassifolia orange flower clusters emerging among waxy green leaves on branch
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flower close up on woody branch with green leaves.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flower cluster on woody stem with smooth oval green leaves.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flowers close up on a fuzzy brown stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow flowers in a cluster along a thick brown hairy stem.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow round fruit close up hanging from a thin branch
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) shows a round yellow fruit hanging from a thin woody stem
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) round yellow orange green fruit cluster close up on branch
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) with clusters of round yellow orange and green ripening fruit hanging
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) orange fruit close up revealing white pulp inside cut halves.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) cut fruit showing orange skin with soft translucent white inner pulp.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) green and orange fruit hanging from a thin brown stem.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch with round green and orange fruit hanging from the stem.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch with round green and orange fruit close up view.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch holding several round ripening fruit and smooth green leaves.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch with multicolored round fruit on a plate close up
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch with round multicolored fruit resting on a plate.
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) yellow orange red round fruit cluster close up on blue
Byrsonima crassifolia (Nancy Tree) branch with round multicolored fruit resting on a flat blue surface.


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