False Mangosteen, Yellow Mangosteen

Garciniaxanthochymus

Genus
Garcinia (gar-SIN-ee-uh)
Species
xanthochymus (zan-tho-KY-mus)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By grafting
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Tampa, Florida

West Palm Beach, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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| December 2008 | positive

Garcinia xanthochymus is a very appreciated fruit, for it's sweet & acid taste. Though not so common in Mauritius ; sometimes can be foun...Read More

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Sinking spring, PA (Zone 5b) | November 2008 | positive

I must say that this species can be grown in full sun. The fruits may not always have two seeds and can be tart compared to others in the...Read More

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Mesa, AZ | September 2005 | positive

The yellow mangosteen tree is very similar to a mango tree and would do well where mango's grow outdoors.The fruit is like a large yellow...Read More

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