IMBE
By Christopher Hind Wikipedia Free License, Commercial Use (Photo Credits)Botanical Name: Garcinia livingstonei
Description
Originating in Africa, this tree bears a small plum like fruit bright orange in colour. A thin layer of acid-sweet, watery pulp surrounds the seed. The rather tender skin tends to prevent packing and shipping of the fruit, but it deserves to be more widely cultivated as a home fruit. Hardy to most conditions. Dark green leathery leaves and ornamental structure make it appealing as an interesting and edible landscape plant. Grows to a bush or small tree to 4-6 m. Imbes have good salt tollerance and are also wind tollerant.Trees are dioecious, so one of each a male and female are needed for pollination and fruit set.Plant a minimum of 3 seedlings to increase the chances of having one of each.Isolated female trees will set a few small fruit parthenocarpically but the quality and size is always better with a male pollinator.
| Image | Price | Avail. | Propagation | Size | Buy Options |
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$27.90 | 7 | Seedling | Large |
Plant Information or Specifications
Preferred Climate
Subtropical, Tropical
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Seedling
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Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
2-5m
Plants required to Pollinate
3 Plants (Male and Female)
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Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 5deg
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering
Fruiting/Harvest Months
February, March, April
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Imbe
Dead ugly tree, but the fruit are definitely worth it! | Eamonn O'loghlin - Brisbane, QLD 22-Sep-2009
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