(1/3) Velvet Apple

(2/3) Leaf of the Velvet Apple Mabola

(3/3) Velvet Apple For Sale (Large)

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Velvet Apple

Diospyros blancoi

Also known as Mabola, is closely related to the persimmon. About the size of an apple, with mildly sweet flavored, somewhat mealy, flesh. The red coloured fruits are highly esteemed in some areas, but barely known in most parts of the world. Native to the... Read More

Other Names: Mabola, mabolo

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Pot Vol.	2L	1L
Height	20-30cm	40-50cm
Propagation Method	Seedling	Seedling
sku	628	5542

Specifications of Velvet Apple

Preferred Climate Tropical, SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

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

Plants required to Pollinate 3 Plants (Male and Female)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

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 Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months March, April, May

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Leaves Semi Deciduous

Climate Subtropical

Climate Tropical

Pollination - Dioecious

Colour Fruit Skin Red

Grow Full Sun

Size Height 10m +

Size Plant Width 5-10m

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