Scientific name: Glycosmis pentaphylla
Evergreen shrub or small tree of the citrus family (Rutaceae) reaching 2-5m tall. Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, southern China, Southeast Asia), widespread in the wild and cultivated in orchards. Fruits are small round berries (8-12mm), ripening from green to pink-red and translucent purple. Flesh is juicy and sweet with a delicate citrus-resinous aroma, containing 1-2 greenish seeds. The pinnate leaves (2-5 leaflets) release a characteristic lemon-anise scent when crushed. Known in India as 'Ban Nimbu' or 'Ash Sheora', and called 'Gin Berry' in English for its aroma reminiscent of spiced spirits.
10 ליטר - 250 ₪
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Orangeberry (Glycosmis pentaphylla) — Evergreen shrub or small tree of the citrus family (Rutaceae) reaching 2-5m tall. Native to South and Southeast Asia (India, southern China, Southeast Asia), widespread in the wild and cultivated in orchards. Fruits are small round berries (8-12mm), ripening from green to pink-red and translucent purple. Flesh is juicy and sweet with a delicate citrus-resinous aroma, containing 1-2 greenish seeds. The pinnate leaves (2-5 leaflets) release a characteristic lemon-anise scent when crushed. Known in India as 'Ban Nimbu' or 'Ash Sheora', and called 'Gin Berry' in English for its aroma reminiscent of spiced spirits.
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 Orangeberry 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/glycosmis-pentaphylla.