Mangosteen, Manggis

Extremely finicky. Does not tolerate salt, too much water, too little water, strong winds, etc. In Hawaii seems to thrive in valley bot...Read Moretoms 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.

The fruit of this tree have amazing folklore for their healing properties and medicinal value. This is the national fruit of Thailand. ...Read MoreFruit can now be imported to the US. It can only be grown in suptropical (warm, moist) climates.

This tropical tree cannot yet be legally imported to the continental United States due to a potential fruit fly problem. The mangosteen ...Read Moreis 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.

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 b...Read Moreut 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.