Pitomba asian Thin smooth rind

Thin smooth rind

Grows into a large tree of 5m or can be kept smaller by growing it in a pot

and other pollen-loving critters

Tolerates frost so can be grown in coastal and cooler hinterland regions

and suitable for fresh eating and cooking

Pitomba asian Thin smooth rindAn excellent ornamental shrub. The pitomba produces bright orange yellow fruit with soft, melting, juicy flesh with a highly aromatic slightly acid flavour. They are good eaten fresh or made into jelly and preserves. Taste comparable to an apricot. Very slow growing, hence suitable as a dwarf fruit tree. Currently approx 10 15cms above the pot. Specifications of Pitomba Preferred ClimateSubtropical, Tropical Grown FromSeedling Max Height (when in the