Plant Type
Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season
Summer, Fall
The fruits ripen in July and August. Mature trees may yield 100 lbs (45 kg) of fruits in a season.
Mature Size
Up to 25 ft.
Soil & Moisture
Pink Wampee is not picky about soil! It's quite tolerant of a range of soils, including the deep sand and limestone of southern Florida but thrives best in rich loam. Likes moisture but is also drought tolerant. It requires watering in dry periods though good drainage is essential.
Light Requirements
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile
Yes
Growth Rate
Medium
Zone Hardiness
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection until mature; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Pink Wamppe is subtropical to tropical, and young and mature trees have been scarcely hurt by brief exposure to 28º to 30º F in Florida, but they have been killed at temperatures of 20º F and lower.
Propagation
Grown from seed. Seedlings bear fruit in 3 years.
Our rare edible plants come in all shapes and sizes. Pot Sizes range from Small to X-Large. Plant sizes are approximate and vary based on plant type, age, season, etc.. Learn more about our five different plant sizes and the eco-friendly pots they ship in!
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