| Santol | |
| Sandorium koetjape |
Apple sized fruit with juicy, translucent pulp that can have a sweet or sour flavor.
Description: Large, fast-growing tree from 50-150ft tall. Leaves are arranged
in leaflets of three. There are two main varieties of santol: red
and yellow. The leaves of the yellow variety turn yellow when old
and the fruits are often sweet. In the red variety, the underside
of the leaves turn red when old, the leaves themselves are velvety
underneath, and the fruit has a thicker rind, less pulp, and is
typically sour. There are excellent varieties of both.
Hardiness: Santol's are tropical but will stand brief
periods of frost. Young plants
are even less hardy. Protect from temperatures below 32F.
Growing Environment: Not available.
Propagation: By seed, air-layering, and budding.
Uses: Eaten fresh, often without peeling as the rind is edible. Fruits are also candied as well prepared into alcoholic beverages.
Native Range: Native to Cambodia, Laos and Malaysia. Has spread throughout India, Indonesia, the Philippines, and many Pacific Islands.