Orange Tangosteen

The Orange skinned Tangosteen is either a superior/improved version of lemondrop mangosteen or a cross between bacupari and Garcinia intermedia as a hybrid fruit tree bred to handle more challenging conditions like in Perth yet maintain excellent fruit size.

Orange Tangosteen has shown better cold resilience, stronger early growth, and more reliable fruiting under suboptimal care. The fruit tastes like a cross between lemon sorbet and achacha—sweet, slightly tangy, and refreshing with a low fruit fly risk.

Trees are slow-growing but can eventually be kept in large pots or sheltered ground positions in Perth. This is one of the most promising next-generation Garcinias for Australian growers.

Features

Ideal prune height: 2–3.5 m

pH range: 5.5–6.5

Sun preference: Full sun to part shade

Minimum pot size by year 5: 50 L

Time to fruit: 4–8 years

Harvest period: Late summer to early autumn

Notable traits: Cold-tolerant hybrid of mangosteen, excellent flavour, graft-compatible with other Garcinia species

Orange Tangosteen prefers a well-drained, fertile soil with consistent moisture. Shelter from wind and frost is essential in the first 3–5 years. Add shade cloth or a warm microclimate for best results in Perth. Seaweed tonic and mineral-rich compost help boost resilience. Grows best with mycorrhizal fungi and humus-rich mulch. Buy the book 3 Easy Ways to Grow Easy in Perth for some great tips.

Perfect for rare fruit collectors or anyone trying to fruit mangosteen in less-than-ideal conditions. Still rare in Australia, this hybrid is the best chance for many to enjoy tropical fruit flavours without moving to the tropics.

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