Mamey Apple - Grafted Tree
Mamey Apple - Grafted Tree
Plant Details
Plant Details
Botanical Name: Mammea americana
Common Names: Mamey Apple, South American Apricot, Tropical Apricot, Albaricoque Tropical
Plant Type: Grafted Fruit Tree
Light Preference: Full sun
Best Location: Outdoors
Mature Height: 60-100 feet
Plant Uses: Edible or Culinary
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Description
Mammea americana, commonly known as Mamey Apple or South American Apricot, is a tropical evergreen tree valued for its large, aromatic fruits and its ornamental appeal. Native to the Caribbean and Central and South America, this tree produces fruit with a thick, brownish rind and sweet, fragrant, apricot-like flesh.
The Mammee Apple tree thrives in warm, tropical climates and can grow quite large, making it an impressive addition to landscapes. Its fruit is typically eaten fresh, used in preserves, or made into beverages. The tree is also appreciated for its dense, glossy foliage and fragrant white flowers.
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