Latin name - Garcinia intermedia

The Lemondrop Mangosteen is by far the most adaptable and fastest-fruiting of the Garcinia (mangosteen family) fruits that we know of.  The small yellow fruits (roughly the size of a cherry or slightly bigger) can be addicting for those who love sweet and sour flavors.  Bite one to remove the soft shell, then enjoy the soft and juicy fruit whose flavor is like lemon candy, but better and with no artificial ingredients! 

The Lemondrop Mangosteen tree is a slower growing, easily manageable tree.  You can plant it in full sun or semi-shade, and it’s tame enough to plant next to your house with no worries.  Once established, Lemondrop Mangosteen trees seem to fruit almost year round, with peak harvests in spring and summer.  They are precocious– meaning “quick to produce”... in fact, we’ve seen them fruit in pots at no more than 3 feet tall!  For best growth and fruit quality, plant in fertile soil and water frequently.  Even if neglected, your Lemondrop Mangosteen tree will still prove to be hardy and reliable, producing lots of sweet fruit for everyone to enjoy.

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Size: 10-15 feet but grows slowly, easily managed

Sun Requirements:  Full sun to part shade

Cold Hardy: 32º Fahrenheit

Harvest Season:  Spring-Summer

Watering requirements:  Drought tolerant but fruit is better/more abundant with irrigation