Achachairu Tree
Achachairu Tree - 3 Gallon is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
Fruit Tree Pot Size Reference Guide
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We sell grafted fruit trees in various sizes, ranging from young 3-gallon plants all the way up to 25-gallon and larger, mature trees.
As a general rule of thumb, here’s what you can expect from each size:
3 gallon: Will take an average of 2-3 years before harvesting your first crop. Trees are small and may be just a single stem, or just starting to develop their first branches. Typical height is between 2-4 feet.
7 gallon: Will take an average of 1–2 years to produce a crop. Branching structure has started to develop, and trunks are between ½ to 1 inch thick. Typical height is between 3-6 feet.
15 gallon: You can usually expect fruit within a year of planting, and some trees are already fruiting at this size. Branch and canopy structure has taken shape and the tree is starting to grow wider. Trunks are between 1 to 1-½ inches thick. Typical height is 5-8 feet.
25 gallon and larger: These are mature trees, and most are ready to produce fruit or have already produced. They have been pruned and shaped multiple times at this point. Trunks are about 2” thick or larger. Typical height is 6-10 ft.
PLEASE NOTE: These descriptions are generalized - Some species of fruit trees are very quick to produce, and others take longer. For example, mulberry trees can start fruiting at a very young age, even as small as a 3 gallon. Mango, avocado, or sapodilla trees will take longer. Each species grows at a different rate and will take varying lengths of time to establish, and even different cultivars can be more precocious (quick to produce) than others.
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
Order Pick Up/Delivery Info
When you select the “Nursery Pickup” option at checkout, please allow up to 24-48 hours for your order to be prepared for pickup. Once your order is ready for pickup, we will email you to let you know that it is ready. Plant orders may be held at the nursery for up to 10 days. If orders are not picked up within this time frame, a 15% restocking fee will be charged. If you are unable to pick up your order, please contact us to request a quote for delivery.
If you prefer to have us deliver your plants, select "Ship" at checkout and choose the "Local Delivery" option. (This option will not be visible if your order is below the $300 minimum for delivery). Delivery cost for orders within 20 miles is a flat rate of $50. If your address is further than 20 miles, we will invoice you for the additional mileage at $3/mile upon fulfilling your order. Deliveries are typically scheduled on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Please include your phone number and any delivery instructions in the order notes.
Responsibility of Care
Responsibility of Care
Return Policy
Return Policy
Inventory Disclaimer
Inventory Disclaimer
Every day, we take great care to maintain our inventory and make real-time updates as plants come and go. Because our inventory is constantly changing, and because in-store and online purchases are being made simultaneously, it is possible for a short window to occur when an item is physically sold out, but listed as in-stock on this platform. This is rare, but in the case that it does happen, we will contact you right away and either refund the item or offer an alternative. Thank you for your understanding!
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Achachairu Tree
Description
Description
Latin name - Garcinia humilis
Achachairú (Ah-cha-chai-RU), more commonly known as Achacha, is a delicious fruit in the mangosteen family. More cold hardy than its tropical cousin the purple mangosteen, Achachairú can be grown fairly easily in Florida and withstands temperatures down to freezing or just below (30 degrees Fahrenheit). Not that it particularly likes cold temperatures… the Achachairú tree would prefer to grow in the tropical Amazon rainforest where it is originally from, but it does grow and produce fruit pretty well in South Florida. It is naturally a slow growing understory tree, but is adaptable to full sun conditions.
Achachairú fruit is one of our favorites, with an addicting lemon-sherbet flavor and soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture. They are hard to find (our 3 trees are years away from fruiting) but when available, they get eaten quickly and every seed is planted. Achachairú is an important crop in Bolivia where it is native, and is also being planted in some scale in Australia of all places. We know a few growers with mature trees in Florida, and the fruit is in high demand.
This tree grows slowly but eventually becomes large, up to 20+ feet. This may take decades though, and Achachairú trees start producing at about 7 or 8 years old. Strategic pruning can effectively dwarf the tree and keep it at a manageable height, though it will grow wide with a dense canopy. The tree can withstand flooding reasonably well (up to a few weeks), and can also withstand short dry periods, but should be irrigated regularly. Achachairú at this point is a collector’s tree, but we see them as having great potential for backyard and even commercial planting in Florida, for those who are patient enough to watch them grow.
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Size: 10-20 ft
Sun Requirements: Part shade, adapts well to full sun at ~2 yrs old
Cold Hardy: 30º will kill the tree
Harvest Season: Summer
Watering requirements: Grows best with irrigation
Food Forest Layer: Understory
