Zorro caspi Fruit Plant (Tapura amazonica)

Common Names: Fox Fruit, Motecillo, Pau de Bicho

Botanical Name: Tapura amazonica

General Information:

Native wild-growing fruit found in the Amazonian regions of Brazil, Peru, and Bolivia

Trees can reach up to 30 meters in height but are typically smaller

The edible fruit is gathered from the wild for local food use

Fruits are oblong-ellipsoid, measuring about 3 cm

Very sweet and pleasant taste

Resembles the appearance of pitomba fruits.

Cultivation Information:

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 2 to 3 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate