Garcinia warrenii

Botanical Name: Garcinia warrenii

Common Names: Native Mangosteen, Warren's Mangosteen

Garcinia warrenii is a stunning Australian native fruit tree from the tropical rainforests of Far North Queensland and the Northern Territory. A close relative of the commercial mangosteen, it produces small, dark purple-black fruit with a sharp, tart-sweet white pulp. It is a fantastic addition for rare fruit collectors wanting a hardy, native subtropical fruit tree that copes remarkably well in protected Perth gardens, even in winter in a shaded area.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 2-4m

pH growing conditions: 5.0 to 6.8

Shade or full sun: Prefers part shade and wind protection in Perth Metro

Minimum pot year 5: 45L pot

Time to fruit age: 7-10 years from seed

Garcinia warrenii is an attractive evergreen understorey tree with large, glossy dark green leaves and brilliant pinkish-red new growth flushes. It is a dioecious species (separate male and female trees), so planting three or more trees is recommended to guarantee cross-pollination for fruit production. Trees grow best in rich, well-draining soil with regular water, heavy organic mulch, and a warm, frost-free microclimate.

Interesting Notes:

Garcinia warrenii is the most widespread native mangosteen species in Australia and is considered by native food enthusiasts to have one of the best flavor profiles among wild Australian Garcinias. The fruit is popular for native bushfood preserves, tangy syrups, or fresh eating when fully ripe.

It makes a superb dense shade tree or mid-layer plant for syntropic food forests, rare fruit collections, and shaded suburban backyards.

Limited stock. Pickup from Parkwood, WA. Delivery to Perth Metro only.

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