Lucuma (Pouteria lucuma) from Ecuador

Lucuma from Ecuador

Best Growing Conditions:
Prefers full sun and well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Needs protection from
heavy wind and salt exposure.
Characteristics:

• Lucuma is a subtropical fruit tree prized for its sweet, dry, custard-like flesh
  —often compared to maple or caramel. The tree has evergreen foliage and
  produces small, round to oval fruits with golden yellow flesh.
• Time to First Harvest: 3-5 years from seed.
• Mature Height: Can grow up to 25-40 feet.
• Base Factors to Consider:Does best in sheltered, subtropical to warmtemperate zones with moderate humidity. Can be grown in highland areas
  in Puerto Rico with proper drainage.

Price:
$25 for a 1-foot, ready-to-transplant seedling.

Currently on back order. Please allow up to three months. We require a 50% deposit to reserve your tree(s).