Pouteria macrocarpa Fruit Plant (Pouteria macrocarpa)

• Botanical Name: Pouteria macrocarpa

General Information:

• Family: Sapotaceae
• Origin: Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica
• Type: Evergreen tree, 10-15 feet tall
• Fruit: Wild, ripe fruits eaten raw, sweet, creamy flavor; green, globose, 10cm diameter, 1-2 large seeds
• Wood: Locally used, versatile
• Growth: Thrives in full sun and dappled shade

Medicinal Uses:

•  Fever, inflammation, skin eruptions, ulcers, diabetes, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, back pain; promotes lactation

Cultivation Information:

• Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 years
  
• Maintenance: Moderate