Black Apple fruit

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Shows the natural growth habit of a Black Apple Rainforest Tree

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The hardy Black Apple tree, seen here by the roadside produces a tasty native fruit

(3/7) The hardy Black Apple tree, seen here by the roadside produces a tasty native fruit

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Leaf of the Black Apple

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Black Apple For Sale (Size: Medium) (Grown from Seed)

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Black Apple

Pouteria australis
Trees and Plants > Rainforest Trees > Secondary/Mature > Black Apple
The edible flesh is a rich orange and red, with a sweet and delicately aromatic flavour, reminiscent of watermelon and apple. Fruits can contain 1-4 seeds. A tall tree, up to 25m in the wild, with a fluted trunk and definite bushfood potential It is fou... Read More
Other Names: Pouteria australis, Planchonella australis

$14.90 ($4.90-$18.75 choose a size)

Specifications of Black Apple

Preferred Climate SubtropicalLearn About Climate Zones

Grown From SeedlingLearn About Propagation Methods

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

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

Can it Handle Frosts? Yes

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 5+ Years

Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%), Part (Sun:50-80%)

Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage

Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest Months September, October, November

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Native Rainforest Plant
Leaves Evergreen
Pollination Self Fertile
Colour Flesh Orange
Climate Subtropical
Colour Fruit Skin Black
Grow Part Sun
Grow Full Sun
Size Height 10m +
Size Plant Width 5-10m
Eat Fresh
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Black Apple Reviews & Tips

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Customer Tips & Reviews Black Apple★★★★ 3.8 of 5 stars

Nyny ★★★★ 9months ago

MOUNT BARKER, WA, Australia

Slow growing with an obvious Australian look to its leaf.

Pademelon1 ★★★ 9y ago

PADDINGTON, NSW

This is quite an experiment. got four from Daleys, but they weren't in good condition (covered in aphids and none had vertical shoots). gave them a quick rub with white oil and have planted them in various different locations around the garden, bonsaii...

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