Matisia cut in half and the juices dripping out you can see the core which has about 5 seeds

(1/4) Matisia cut in half and the juices dripping out you can see the core which has about 5 seeds

The Chupa chupa growing in tropical north queensland

(2/4) The Chupa chupa growing in tropical north queensland

Matisia fruit Quararibea cordata

(3/4) Matisia fruit Quararibea cordata By KLosma [Public domain] (Photo Credits)

Matisia flowers

(4/4) Matisia flowers

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Matisia

Quararibea cordata
The Matisia is a fast growing tropical tree native to the lowland rainforests of Peru, Equador and adjacent areas of Brazil. In its native forest it can grow to 45m but in cultivation it reaches about 12m. Sometimes seen as a buttressed tree, it is semi-d... Read More
Other Names: South American sapote, Chupa-chupa

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Specifications of Matisia

Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) +10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1+ Beneficial (cross pollination helps with fruit set)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? Some Leaves (Partly Deciduous)

Quarantine Restrictions to these Areas WA

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Moderately Acidic (5.5-6.5), Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months April, May, June

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Matisia Reviews & Tips

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Kevin Whitten
12y ago

Sarina, QLD

Matisia

I HAVE TWO MATISIA,S GROWING,THEYARE 2 YRS OLD. IN WINTER I FIND BY WRAPPING BLACK GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH SHREDDED PAPER RAPPED AROUND THE TRUNK GETS THEM THOUGH THE COLD TIME.

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