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Imbe
Garcinia livingstonei

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1-2" around fruit with red-orange skin and a watery pulp having an apricot-like flavor.

Description: Slow growing tree, usually only to 10-20ft. Fruits ripen during August in its native range.

Hardiness: Imbe's are cold hardy to 26F.

Growing Environment: Trees tolerate a wide variety of soil conditions and are salt tolerant so they can be grown near the ocean. Trees can be grown in both full sun and part shade. Enjoy's year-round water.

Propagation: By seed and grafting. The imbe can be used as a rootstock for the mangosteen.

Uses: Eaten fresh, and are also made into preserves, pies, and assorted desserts.

Native Range: Native to East Africa. The fruit has a good flavor, but its thin skin and subsequent susceptibility to damage has hindered commercial cultivation.