Nam Nam

Botanical Name: Cynometra cauliflora
Common Names: Nam Nam, Namu Namu, Katak Puru, Toad Fruit

Nam Nam is a fruit tree from Southeast Asia that thrives in warm Perth microclimates. The fruit grows directly on the trunk and offers a sweet and tangy flavour similar to a green apple or mango. It's ideal for backyard growers who want something exotic, compact, and highly sought after for its unusual fruit.

Features:

Ideal prune height range: 3-5m

pH growing conditions: 5.5 to 6.5

Shade or full sun: Prefers partial shade in Perth Metro

Minimum pot year 5: 40-60L pot

Time to fruit age: 5-7 years from seed.

Nam Nam trees are highly rewarding. They produce new leaves in a striking rosy-pink flush before turning glossy dark green, followed by small flowers and bumpy, kidney-shaped pods along the lower trunk. The tree loves warm, humid summers with regular watering and protection from cold winds and frost. Nam Nam can be grown in large pots or directly in the ground, making it a great choice for urban gardens.

Interesting Notes:
Nam Nam fruit is known for its culinary versatility and is rich in vitamin C. The tangy flesh can be eaten fresh with a pinch of salt, pickled, or used in sambals and chutneys.

Nam Nam is a favourite of rare fruit collectors and is a great tree to add to any food forest.

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

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