Madrono Fruit Live Plants (Garcinia Madruno)

Common Names

Lemon Drop Mangosteen (Madrono Fruit)

Botanical Name

Garcinia madruno

General Info

This compact, evergreen fruit-producing tree is endemic to Central and South American rainforests, including Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia. The yellow fruit has a translucent whitish pulp that is delicious, fragrant, and subacid. Usually eaten raw, it is also used to make jams, preserves, and beverages.

Healthy Benefits

• Potassium: Balances bodily fluids.
• Calcium: Essential for strong bones and teeth.
• Iron: Required to make hemoglobin, which transports oxygen in the blood.

Growing Info

• Bloom/Fruit: Three to four years
• Maintenance Required: Moderate
• Planting and Care: Madrone trees flourish in cool, humid climates with direct sunlight. Young madrone trees need frequent watering and spacing. Maintain good soil drainage and avoid waterlogging.

Uses/Benefits

• Medical Uses: Yellow latex from the tree treats ulcers and wounds.
• The firm, heavy pinkish, coarse-textured wood is utilized for furniture, flooring, general carpentry, and heavy construction.
• Madrone berries are traditionally used to manufacture liquor due to their high sugar content. Fresh fruit with a pleasant, aromatic flavor is more popular today and can be used in salads, appetizers, and desserts.