Scientific name: Mammea americana
Large tropical–subtropical fruit tree (12–20 m) in the Calophyllaceae family, endemic to the Caribbean islands and northern South America. The fruit is round, apple-to-grapefruit sized (10–20 cm) with a thick rough russet-brown skin and dense apricot-orange flesh — sweet-tart and aromatic, reminiscent of apricot, mango and passion fruit. An impressive ornamental with deep-green glossy leathery foliage and fragrant white blossoms. Botanically unrelated to the 'mamey sapote' (Pouteria sapota) despite the similar name
2000 ₪
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Mammea americana (Mammee Apple / Mamey de Santo Domingo) (Mammea americana) — Large tropical–subtropical fruit tree (12–20 m) in the Calophyllaceae family, endemic to the Caribbean islands and northern South America. The fruit is round, apple-to-grapefruit sized (10–20 cm) with a thick rough russet-brown skin and dense apricot-orange flesh — sweet-tart and aromatic, reminiscent of apricot, mango and passion fruit. An impressive ornamental with deep-green glossy leathery foliage and fragrant white blossoms. Botanically unrelated to the 'mamey sapote' (Pouteria sapota) despite the similar name
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 Mammea americana (Mammee Apple / Mamey de Santo Domingo) 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/mammea-americana.
עברית — מאמאה אמריקנה (משמש קריבי / מאמי אפל) - Mammea americana