Seed Availability

Seeds are now available at our seed store.

Description

Slow growing tree to 80ft.

Hardiness

It grows best in tropical regions, but can survive brief temperature drops to the 30's.

Growing Environment

It is drought tolerant and grows in seaside climates. Trees are both male, female, and hermaphroditic.

Propagation

By seed, although better selections are air layered.

Uses

Usually eaten fresh.

Native Range

Native to Central and South America, and the Caribbean.Ê

Related Species

Sapindaceae
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	Nephelium lappaceum Rambutan		Nephelium maingayi Nude Rambutan
	Nephelium mutabile Pulasan		Nephelium uncinatum Hooked Rambutan
	Nephelium xerospermoides Hairless Rambutan		Paullinia cupana Guarana
	Saponaria detergens Soap Nut		Talisia esculenta Belizian Genip