Growing Guide: Garcinia
Plant Type:
Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree
Harvest Season:
Summer
Mature Size:
10-15 ft tall without pruning to its naturally conical shape and about 20-30 ft in their native habitat
Soil & Moisture:
Adaptable; Prefers well-drained soil with near neutral pH and rich in organic matter
Light Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Shade
Self-Fertile:
Yes. Seedling trees can be either male, female, or self-pollinating hermaphrodite and we advise having multiple plants to increase probability of production.
Growth Rate:
Fast
Zone Hardiness:
Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+
Propagation:
Medium Pot Size: Grown from seed. Imbe are known to fruit prolifically within 6 years of planting.
Large Pot Size: Capable to produce within 5 years.
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