| Ambarella | |
| Spondias dulcis | |
| a.k.a. Golden Apple, Wi-Tree, Otaheite Apple |
ripening fruits
Pleasant tasting acidic fruit about the size of an apple with a pineapple-mango like flavor and crunchy texture. Fruit is little known throughout much of the world but better varieties have an excellent flavor.
Description: Medium sized tree to 40ft. There are both standard and dwarf forms.
Hardiness: The ambarella likes a humid tropical climate and
will not fruit in areas that receive frosts.
Growing Environment: Needs a humid climate with ample rainfall to flourish.
Propagation: Usually by seeds which can fruit in 2-4 years.
unripe fruits--fruits turn yellow/orange when ripe
Uses: Usually eaten raw.
Native Range: Native to parts of southeast Asia. It is rarely cultivated outside of Asia.