(1/5) Fresh Cupuassu cut and ready to enjoy. By John Picone [All Rights Reserved, Used By Permission] (Photo Credits)
(2/5) Cupuassu Fruit growing on the tree nearly ready to pick
(3/5) Cupuassu tree growing at Sugar World in Cairns.
(4/5) Cupuassu flowers in Biodome
(5/5) Cupuassu fruit Picture taken By Christopher Hind CiXeL at the English Wikipedia [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0] (Photo Credits)
Cupuassu
Theobroma grandiflorumRelated to cacao, the cupuassu is popular in its native Brazil, but little known elsewhere. Unlike cacao, the pulp of the large-fruited cupuassu is used rather than the seeds. Pulp is processed into beverages and desserts. A form of chocolate and cocoa b... Read More
Other Names: Cupuaçu
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Specifications of Cupuassu
Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg
Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA
Suitability in Pots Yes
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
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You need 2 of these plants if you want it to bare fruit, as they cannot self pollinate.
