Chyrsophyllum Gonocarpum

Quantity: 1 plant

Container: 4X4X6 Container

Seeds were imported from Brazil. Chrysophyllum Gonocarpum is a semi-deciduous tree with a dense crown growing 10-20 meters tall. Although it often forms branches from low down on the bole, some specimens can have a straight and uniform bole that can be unbranches for 20-30 meters. The trunk can be 50-80cm in diameter. Forests, especially in the Amazonian foothills, mainly towards the bottom of slopes or in valleys where the soil is more wet. The fruit is consumed out of hand, it is sweet, with a thick juicy pulp. The fruit is said to be lacking in flavor, however it is quite sweet. Expect to see fruit around 5-7 years from seed, these trees can get loaded with fruit even when the tree is not very large.

One plant is shipped per container, they are too big to combine multiple into one container. We can ship 5 4x4x6 containers for $15.

The plant photographed is similar to the one you will receive. Typically the largest plants available will be shipped out first.