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Profile:3 positives
2 neutrals
No negatives
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Author | Comment |
| Neutral | kungfoochimp | On Jul 16, 2011, kungfoochimp from Maalaea, HI wrote: Extremely finicky. Does not tolerate salt, too much water, too little water, strong winds, etc. In Hawaii seems to thrive in valley bottoms near Hilo on the Big Island (high rainfall area ~100"/annum). Requires frequent water, but does not tolerate water-logged soils. I have seen these die in the garden store due to their extremely specific needs. I have no information on fertilization or sun requirements as I have not attempted growing due to my proximity to the ocean. |
| Positive | oreknob | On Mar 24, 2010, oreknob from Fenton, MI wrote: The fruit of this tree have amazing folklore for their healing properties and medicinal value. This is the national fruit of Thailand. Fruit can now be imported to the US. It can only be grown in suptropical (warm, moist) climates. |
| Positive | wrightie | On Feb 3, 2007, wrightie from Metro DC, MD (Zone 7a) wrote: This tropical tree cannot yet be legally imported to the continental United States due to a potential fruit fly problem. The mangosteen is a most delicious fruit which is best eaten fresh.
I have no experience growing this tree, but have often enjoyed eating the fresh fruit while living in Asia. |
| Positive | palmbob | On Aug 6, 2004, palmbob from Tarzana, CA (Zone 9b) wrote: Also known as the Queen of Fruits, this is the best tasting fruit in the whole world! The fruit has a perfect consistency, too... soft but some texture, very juicy and easy to digest. Too bad for the large seeds or it would be nearly perfect. Also it would nice if it weren't so tropical. Even in Hawaii the trees will only fruit at the lowest elevations. The red-brown rind is an incredible stain- have many T-shirts that will remind of this fruit as long as they exist- cannot get rid of the stain. |
| Neutral | Ulrich | On Jun 28, 2003, Ulrich from Manhattan Beach, CA (Zone 11) wrote: A dark reddish brown fruit of southeastern Asia with a thick rind and juicy flesh having a flavor suggestive of both peach and pineapple. |
| Regional...This plant has been said to grow in the following regions: San Leandro, California
Ahuimanu, Hawaii
Ainaloa, Hawaii
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13 members have or want this plant for trade.
