 Description: An evergreen tree with a pyramidal shape. It has a slow growing, dense canopy with glossy dark-green leaves. Fruit is brown in color. Pulp is light brown to reddish orange, very sweet, and smooth to slightly gritty. Fruit matures primarily from May to September with some production year round.
Size: Medium to large (25-35 ft in height). Can be pruned to keep size smaller.
Location: Plant 25 feet from power lines and 16-22 feet from your house. Requires full sun
Salt tolerance: Moderate
Watering: Water during planting and for one year thereafter (see watering schedule in "Dig In Miami-Dade County" booklet). May need to water during fruiting if under drought conditions.
Fertilization: Do not fertilize until 6 months after planting. Call 305-248-3311 ext.228 for fertilizing information specific to your tree.
Pruning: Wait one year to prune. If staked, remove after 6 months.
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