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WAMPEE TREE, Clausena lansium

Wampee This attractive, evergreen, slender tree has been described as the finest fruit of Siam (Thailand). It is also a highly valued backyard tree in southern China and south–east Asia. It is classed as a subtropical fruit but is relatively hardy and can withstand light frosts. This tree is a relative of the citrus family, thus its ability to grow in coastal Australia as far south as Melbourne and inland where the frosts are not too severe.
The fruits are highly aromatic and can be sweet to tangy to almost sour depending on the variety and ripeness. Straight from the tree wampees are very refreshing, thirst quenching and cleansing to the palette. They form in clusters from a few up to eighty in one bunch. The fruits turn yellow when ripe and have a thin, sometimes brittle skin, somewhat like paper. They generally have only 1-2 seeds in each fruit and are best left to ripen on the tree for as long as possible. They are a very attractive looking tree that can grow up to 8 metres with, beautiful dark green ruffled compound leaves. They have a dense growth habit making them an ideal shade tree.
Wampees should be treated very much like any of the other citrus trees in regard to cultivation. A sunny, well drained site with plenty of water and organic matter should see these trees thrive. The crop is borne solely on the tips of branches, so the less pruning the better. Very few problems have been observed with pest and diseases other than occasional infestations of aphids. Mature trees can produce up to 50kg of fruit each year. Like its close relative the citrus it is full of vitamin C, approximately 28mg per 100g. This fruit can be used for making jams, jellies, pies, drinks but best eaten fresh, straight from the tree. If you want them to keep a bit longer you can try leaving the stalks on them.

Wampi - Yeem Pay

Elongated, large yellow skinned variety. Heavy cropping and very sweet. It is also a highly valued backyard tree in southern China. The fruits are highly aromatic and have a sweet tangy flavour.

Wampi - Guy Sam

Proven to be an excellent fruit, with a sweet tangy aromatic flavour. Brown skinned variety. Wampees are a handsome foliage evergreen tree grown for Summer ripe fruit with grape like flesh.

Wampi

This subtropical fruit tree is native to China where the fruit is highly regarded. The yellow skinned fruit grows in grape-like clusters. The flesh is slightly acid and pleasantly aromatic. Seedling selection of the popular Guy Sam variety.

140mm | $9.90 AU | In Production |

Height	Frost tol.	Pollination req'd	Evergreen/Deciduous	Harvest period
8	Medium	No	Evergreen	November - January

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Wampee

Big, spicy smelling, crinkled leaves, pretty tough but ornamental plant. However, needs care and good conditions if it is to thrive and bear heavily. Slow otherwise. Fruit delicious! | David White - Newcastle, NSW 30-May-2006

Wampee Tree

This tree is a machine. We have one, and during some land clearing, it got uprooted. It sat for about three weeks bare-rooted. It then got planted in crappy clay soil, and started to grow! I've since potted it in decent soil. Amazing. | Jason - Coomera, QLD 13-Jul-2008

For Further Information:

Carla Talks about her Wampee Trees
Blog: Wampee Tree Discussed - Seedlings vs Grafted Wampee Trees

http://www.hort.purdue.edu/newcrop/morton/wampee.html

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