Mammee apple Fruit Plant (Mammea americana)

Mammea americana -

Botanical Name: Mammea americana

Common Names: Mammee, Mammee Apple, Mamey, Mamey Apple, Santo Domingo Apricot, Tropical Apricot, South American Apricot

General Information:

Heavy-branched and short-bowled evergreen tree.

Dense, shiny green, columnar crown.

Beautiful ornamental tree.

Edible fruit with firm, thick flesh.

Aromatic flavor similar to apricots.

Culinary Uses:

Delicious fruit used as a dessert.

Used to make jams, sauces, pies, tarts, etc.

Liqueur distilled from fragrant flowers.

Alcoholic drinks are fermented from the sap of the tree.

Nutritional Content:

Contains significant amounts of fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

Health Benefits:

Support digestive health.

Helps keep the skin healthy.

Protects against anemia.

Enhance heart health.

Improves immunity.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 4 to 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate