Theobroma bicolor

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Mocambo

Theobroma bicolor
A rare tropical plant native to the Amazon region between Peru and Columbia. The seeds can be used to prepare drinks, desserts and make chocolate. The flesh surrounding the seeds is edible sweet and mild. Trees Prefers temps above 25 degrees celsius with ... Read More
Other Names: Macambo, Pataxte, White Cacao

$29.00

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Specifications of Mocambo

Preferred Climate TropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m

Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination

Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg

Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)

Water Requirements Moderate Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years

Sun or Shade Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fertiliser All Purpose

Plant Width 2-4m

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Yellow Mangosteen

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Fig - Blue Provence

$49.00 ($49.00-$79.00 choose a size)

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Rollinia - Picone

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Black Sapote - Chocolate

$39.00 ($39.00-$79.00 choose a size)

This variety was selected by John Picone at Newrybar. He describes it as excellent quality and texture. Closely related to the Persimmon this attractive glossy foliaged tree produces a fruit often called the 'Chocolate Pudding Fruit'. Delicious when eaten as a desert with cream and a touch of Rum or vanilla
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Dwarfing Tool for Cincturing or Girdling Fruit Trees

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4.8 mm girdling tool. This Dwarfing Tool allows you to cincture or girdle fruit tree. Please see our video where we demonstrate how to use it.We think there are 2 essential tools for growing Fruit Trees. 1st is secateurs and the 2nd is this Dwarfing Tool.Uses- Dwarfing- Forcing plants to fruit quicker.- Fruiting outside of seasonal times- Alternating branches to fruit every 2nd year.The technique of cincturing or girdling fruit trees is a complicated topic that we try to make simple in this video because many of us like to push the boundaries of what is possible. It may look harmful but has been used by previous generations such as the Old Italian gardeners who knew how to get the most out of their backyard fruit trees.

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