​Description:

Achachairu is related to the mangosteen.They are also called Achachas and they are tangy and refreshing with a delicate subtle sweetness, a fine balance between sweetness and acidity. 
Fruit should be picked mature as it does not ripen further on storage. Originating from the Bolivian part of the Amazon basin in South America, the Bolivian name of the fruit is Achachairu and translated means honey kiss. The very attractive tree is pyramidal like that of the bakuri but smaller; is equally rich in yellow latex. The tree grows wild in the state of Rio de Janeiro in southeastern Brazil and adjacent Paraguay; is rarely cultivated. It blooms in December and matures its fruit in January and February

Renowned for its rich antioxidant content and unique nutrient composition, folate, potassium and vitamin C makes it an excellent addition to your fruit bowl.

The skin of the fruit makes an excellent thirst quencher that provides a healthy dose of beta carotene, hydroxycitrate acid (HCA), arginine and other minerals. 

Climate
Tropical, Subtropical
Temperatures
Can it Handle Frosts?
Likes Temps above 41 degrees F
Plant habit
Pyramidal shape; small evergreen tree
Growth rate
Fairly slowly
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)
+20 feet
Trunk/bark/branches
New branches have a somewhat angular growth
USDA hardiness zones
10a, 10b and 11
Origin
South America: Argentina, Paraguay, eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, French Guiana. Mainly found in secondary forests, by rivers, floodplains, coastal moist broad-leaved forests etc.
Flowers
Inflorescence: male and hermaphrodite flowers. Achachairu is self pollinating.
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest
3 Years average
Water Requirements
Moderate Watering in well drained soil for best health
Sun or Shade
Best in bright filtered light but can be grown in full sun (Sun: 80%-100%) Only after the tree is a few feet tall and has been acclimated to full sun gradually!
Preferred Soil Type
Moist with good drainage around woodlands, wet forests near the coast of Panama. Prefers a slightly acidic soil high in organic matter.
Soil pH
Neutral (6.6 pH)
Fruiting/Harvest Months
January, February, March, April, December

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