Miracle Fruit

Synsepalum dulcificum

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Unique fruit containing a natural sweetner. When consumed, affects the taste buds enabling high acid foods to be eaten without discomfort.

African shrub to around 4m tall.

FEATURES: White flowers are followed by small, fleshy, oval fruit which is red when ripe. Fruit contains a naturally sweetened pulp which when eaten, affects the taste buds allowing high acid foods to be consumed without discomfort for up to 2 hours.

CONDITIONS: Prefers well drained soil in full sun. Suited to warm tropical climates.

FOR BEST RESULTS: Plant in a sheltered area of the garden. Fertilise during the growing season.

PLANTING IDEAS AND USES:

• fruit may be stored frozen

• ideal tub specimen

• eat fruit fresh