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Garcinia mangostana - Mangosteen

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Garcinia mangostana is more than just a tropical evergreen tree - it's a showstopper, replete with historic culinary and medicinal intrigue. Lovingly known as Mangosteen, this arboreal marvel, with roots in Southeast Asia, brings an exotic flair to any garden landscape. Its lustrous, dark green foliage forms a lavish backdrop, with a canopy that towers an impressive 20 to 82 feet high. The crown, distinctly pyramidal, is a visual feast, adorned with the contrast of delicate flowers boasting greenish-yellow hues. But the Mangosteen's real pride is its fruit – a remarkable offering encapsulated in a deep purple rind, unveiling juicy, white segments resplendent with a harmonious sweet-tangy flavor. Ready to flourish in partially sunlit settings and generous rainfall conditions, Mangosteen is not for the faint of heart, demanding well-drained soil and time to reach their fruitful maturity. Offering nutritional enrichment and undeniable aesthetic allure, the Mangosteen is a veritable gem, perfect for the far-sighted gardener seeking beauty and flavor in their tropical paradise.

  • Size: 20 to 82 feet tall
  • Flowers: Four-petaled with greenish-yellow tones
  • Foliage: Glossy, dark green leaves
  • Water usage: High
  • Sun exposure: Partial to full sun
  • Edible fruit: Produces unique apple-sized, sweet and tangy fruit after 8-10 years
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