Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit)

Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) yellow fruit, close up, isolated on white surface, unique oblong shape.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) showing elongated yellow skin texture on a plain white surface.

Botanical name: Carica pentagona

Common names: Champagne Fruit, Babaco

Family: Caricaceae

Origin: Tropical America

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-10

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 sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate. Water when top soil feels dryWatering: Moderate
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing

This attractive torpedo shaped fruit has an effervescent flesh hence its other name the Champagne fruit. The texture of the golden fruit is light and refreshing. The slightly acid flavor has a hint of strawberry, pineapple and pawpaw and can be made into a tasty thirst quenching drink. The unripe green fruit is delicious used as a green vegetable in curries and chutney. A very close relative of Carica papaya,

the babaco needs fertile well-drained soil and warm conditions to grow well.

Similar plants: Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit)


Image gallery: 9 images
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) with green yellow skin close up fruit stack
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) piled together with firm smooth rinds of green yellow color.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) light green flower and developing fruit on a woody plant.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) showing the light green flower and small fruit on the stem.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) with green fruit hanging from the tree branches
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) with oblong green fruit clusters tucked under wide tropical leaves
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) close up with green fruit and light interior flesh color.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) with green outer skin and soft white interior flesh on display.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) with green fruit hanging from branches on a tree.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) bearing green fruit among large lobed green leaves on branches.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) green leaves on a tall slender plant looking upward.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) showing wide lobed green leaves growing near the top.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) orange fruit halves on a plate, close up, clear view.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) halved to reveal the pale flesh resting on a plate.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) yellow skin and light interior fruit close up on a plate.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) showing a whole yellow fruit and a sliced longitudinal cross section.
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) yellow and green fruit close up on a rack
Carica pentagona (Champagne Fruit) showing elongated yellow and green skins resting on a shelf


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