Scientific name: Luc's Garcinia var. Orangey
Rare tropical fruit tree of the Clusiaceae family — a hybrid known in the rare-fruit community as Luc's Garcinia, named after Luc Vleeracker of Belgium who popularized it. The single variety offered here, 'Orangey', is represented by grafted plants from the same quality source. Rounded fruit 4–6 cm across with a smooth light-orange rind, translucent white, juicy sweet-tart pulp reminiscent of mangosteen and lemonade, and 1–3 seeds. A small, dense tree (3–6 m) with thick glossy leaves — well suited to a sheltered yard or a large container. **Note: this is a collector's hybrid rather than a formally described species; dedicated scientific research on it is essentially non-existent**
500 ₪
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Luc's Garcinia var. Orangey (Luc's Garcinia var. Orangey) — Rare tropical fruit tree of the Clusiaceae family — a hybrid known in the rare-fruit community as Luc's Garcinia, named after Luc Vleeracker of Belgium who popularized it. The single variety offered here, 'Orangey', is represented by grafted plants from the same quality source. Rounded fruit 4–6 cm across with a smooth light-orange rind, translucent white, juicy sweet-tart pulp reminiscent of mangosteen and lemonade, and 1–3 seeds. A small, dense tree (3–6 m) with thick glossy leaves — well suited to a sheltered yard or a large container. **Note: this is a collector's hybrid rather than a formally described species; dedicated scientific research on it is essentially non-existent**
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 Luc's Garcinia var. Orangey 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/luc-s-garcinia-var-orangey.