Wood Apple Seedling

Botanical Name: Limonia acidissima

Common Names: Wood Apple, Elephant Apple, Monkey Fruit

The wood apple is a tough, tropical tree that is famous for its rock-hard shell. You will need a hammer to crack it open. Inside, you find a sticky, brown pulp that tastes like a mix of tamarind and citrus. It is a great choice if you want something rare and exotic for your food forest. Sacred in Indian culture.

Features:

Ideal height: 6-9m

Full sun preferred

Neutral pH soil

Time to fruit: 5+ years

The wood apple is quite spiny, so keep that in mind when picking a spot. It loves the heat and handles drought well once it is settled in. The fruit is popular for making tangy drinks, jams, and jellies. It is a slow grower but very hardy once it takes off.

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

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