Garcinia livingstonei
Imbe is a tropical fruit with a thick, orange rind and aromatic, sweet-tart flesh. The fruit is small, round, and has a juicy interior with a flavour reminiscent of mangosteen, combining a tangy citrus note with tropical sweetness. It’s often eaten fresh, but also used in jams and drinks. The tree is native to Central and West Africa, where it thrives in tropical conditions. Trees are Dioecious , meaning you need a male and female tree to set fruit , plant a minium of 3 seedlings to increase chances
Imbe
Harvest Time
Febuary to aprilSun Exposure
Full sun to partial shadeHeight
2-5mPollination
3 plants, Male and female tree required
Frost Tolerance
like temps above 5deg
Amount of leaves in Winter
All leaves - Evergreen
Grown from
SEEDLING
Time to Fruit
5+ years