Seashore Mangosteen

Seashore Mangosteen (Garcinia hombroniana)

From the Philippines and Malaysia

Best Growing Conditions:

• Adapted to coastal areas, sandy soils, and can handle high salinity. They also
  do well in the mountains. Thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Characteristics:

• Small, purple fruits with a pleasantly sour yellow pulp. Attractive ornamental
  with glossy leaves and reddish new growth.
• Time to First Harvest: Begins fruiting in about 3–5 years from seed.
• Mature Height: Can reach up to 25–30 feet.

Base Factors to Consider:

• One of the more resilient Garcinias—tolerates wind, salt, and drought.
• Excellent for coastal plantings, agroforestry, or as an edible ornamental.
• Fast-growing compared to other mangosteen relatives.

Price for a 1-foot, ready-to-transplant seedling. Please note: this a dioecious plant and therefore must be grafted, hence the higher price. 

Currently in stock.