Elephant Apple
AU$35.00
Price incl. GST (10%) AU$3.18
In stock: 2 available
Product Details
The Elephant Apple (Dillenia indica), also known as Chalta, is a bold and beautiful tree from the tropics with huge glossy leaves and large white fragrant flowers that attract native bees. Its unusual fruit is large, segmented, and strongly aromatic—used in chutneys, jams, and traditional dishes across India and Southeast Asia. While quite tart raw, it becomes a flavour powerhouse when cooked. The tree is evergreen, slow-growing, and ornamental, making it a feature in any exotic food garden.
Features:
Ideal prune height: 2 to 4 metres
pH range: 5.5 to 7.0
Sun preference: Full sun to part shade
Minimum pot size by year 5: 60 litres
Time to fruit: 5 to 7 years from seed
Harvest period: Late summer to early autumn
Notable for its massive, sour-sweet fruit used in curries, pickles, and medicine across Asia
Elephant Apple prefers a rich, well-drained soil with regular moisture, especially while establishing. It’s best protected from frost when young and appreciates some afternoon shade in very hot, dry areas. Mulch well and feed with organic fertiliser during the growing season.
This rare tree adds a tropical touch and a new dimension to your homegrown pantry. Limited stock available—message to secure yours. Pickup from Parkwood (near Riverton) by appointment only. Over 700 types of fruit trees growing here—send us your wish list for a quote.
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