Scientific name: Garcinia madruno
Rare tropical fruit tree of the Clusiaceae family — the same family as the purple mangosteen. The pale-yellow fruit is elliptic to lemon-shaped with a small beak, 4–7 cm across, and its rind is covered with characteristic coarse warty bumps. Inside is translucent white, juicy sweet-tart pulp reminiscent of mangosteen and lemonade, around 1–4 seeds. A small to medium tree (6–15 m in the wild, 3–5 m in home cultivation) with thick glossy foliage and a dense crown — well suited to a sheltered yard or a large container
500 ₪
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Madroño / Charichuelo (Garcinia madruno) — Rare tropical fruit tree of the Clusiaceae family — the same family as the purple mangosteen. The pale-yellow fruit is elliptic to lemon-shaped with a small beak, 4–7 cm across, and its rind is covered with characteristic coarse warty bumps. Inside is translucent white, juicy sweet-tart pulp reminiscent of mangosteen and lemonade, around 1–4 seeds. A small to medium tree (6–15 m in the wild, 3–5 m in home cultivation) with thick glossy foliage and a dense crown — well suited to a sheltered yard or a large container
During the first two years water regularly — 2–3 times a week in summer, and in winter according to rainfall and soil moisture, letting the top layer dry between waterings. Established trees need less frequent irrigation. Good drainage matters most: standing water at the roots is more harmful than under-watering.
Protect young plants from frost with fleece, mulch, or by growing them in a container that can be moved to a sheltered spot. Mature trees are more resilient; in colder areas plant in a wind-sheltered corner.
Time to fruiting depends on plant size and propagation method: grafted plants fruit earlier than seedlings. Buying a larger, developed plant shortens the wait considerably. Regular watering, seasonal fertilizing, and correct placement have the greatest influence on first flowering.
You can buy Madroño / Charichuelo plants directly at Fill the Land nursery, 27 HaSe'ora St, Tzrufa, with nationwide shipping. Details and ordering: https://malo-et-haaretz.com/en/plant/garcinia-madruno.