Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple)

Dillenia indica with round green fruit and thick serrated leaves close up
Dillenia indica fruit with green thick skin and inner seeded pulp segments

Botanical names: Dillenia indica, Dillenia speciosa

Common names: Elephant Apple, Chulta, Hondapara Tree, Ma-tad

Family: Dilleniaceae

Origin: Indonesia

USDA Plant Hardiness Map

USDA Zone: 9-11

Plant type: Fruit or edible
Fruit type: Fruit or edible
Large tree taller than 20 ftPlant form: Large tree
Plant mature sizeMature height: 20 ft or more
Full sunSemi-shadeSun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade
Cold toleranceCold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Regular. Let topsoil dry slightlyWatering: Regular
White, off-white flowersFlower color: White and off-white
Suitable forSuitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; large gardens
Fragrant plantFragrance: Fragrant; perfume plant

This evergreen spreading tropical tree isup to 60 feet tall. It has beautiful white fragrant flowers, toothed leaves and globose 3-4" fruits with small brown seeds. The greenish-yellow fruit, which has a thick protective covering, is edible; unripe fruits are cooked to make pickle and chutney. The juicy pulp is aromatic but very acid. Can be used as a ornamental tree. Protect from frost or plant in frost free areas.

Similar plants: Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple)


Image gallery: 16 images
Dillenia indica tree with deep green leaves against a clear blue sky
Dillenia indica tree with dense canopy and thick oval green foliage
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green fruit with large serrated leaves growing on a small plant
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) showing a rounded green fruit surrounded by large, textured green foliage
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green fruit close up on a branch surrounded by large leaves.
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green fruit with segments wrapped around the exterior surface.
Dillenia indica green plant with long thick leaves standing in a soil patch
Dillenia indica grows with thick green leaves atop a smooth brown woody trunk
Dillenia indica green leaves with deep ridges on a tall tropical plant branch
Dillenia indica leaves showing deep green texture against a clear blue sky
Dillenia indica green leaves with serrated edges reaching toward clear blue sky
Dillenia indica with long green leaves spreading out into the open air
Dillenia indica close up of green fruit center with brown curved stiff segments
Dillenia indica fruit center reveals pale green thick layers and dark brown tips
Dillenia indica yellow fruit close up with brown center texture and green leaves
Dillenia indica yellow fruit center with brown texture surrounded by large green leaves.
Dillenia indica green fruit close up with textured leaves beneath round firm surface
Dillenia indica fruit sits atop broad ridged leaves with a smooth surface
Dillenia indica with round green fruit hanging among long ribbed oval leaves
Dillenia indica round green fruit surrounded by large textured foliage on branches
Dillenia indica green fruit hanging from branches with long serrated leaves close up
Dillenia indica heavy round green fruit hanging amidst long ribbed foliage
Dillenia indica bright green leaves with serrated edges on a woody plant branch.
Dillenia indica with long green ribbed leaves and distinct serrated leaf edges.
Dillenia indica plant with long green ribbed leaves on a thick leafy branch
Dillenia indica with distinct green serrated leaves and thick textured surface details
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green leaves arranged on a woody branch in natural sunlight
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) leaves with serrated edges attached to a sturdy woody branch
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) vibrant green leaves on woody plant with deep ribbed edges
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) with long serrated green leaves on wooden stems under overhead sunlight
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green leaves close up with pointed serrated leaf edges visible
Dillenia indica (Elephant Apple) green leaf section with sharp serrated edges and prominent parallel veins


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