🥭 Mangosteen
Garcinia mangostana
tropical_perennials
evergreen tree
☀️ Sun
partial shade (young); full sun (mature)
💧 Water
high
🗺️ Zones
[11,12]
🧪 Soil pH
5.5-7.0
🪴 Soil Type
well-drained, rich, deep
📏 Spacing
30-35 ft
📐 Height
20-60 ft
⏱️ Maturity
6-10 years (extremely slow)
Key:🤝 Grows well together❌ Keep apart☀️ Sun needs💧 Water🗺️ Hardiness zone
🤝 Companions (3)
⚠️ Keep Apart (0)
No known enemies listed.
📝 Growing Notes
The 'Queen of Fruits' , legendary in Southeast Asia. Deep purple rind with snow-white flesh segments inside. Takes 6-10 years to first fruit , one of the slowest fruit trees. Ultra-tropical , demands consistent heat, humidity, and deep rich soil.
🛒 Buy Seeds & Plants
Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds
Johnny's Selected Seeds
Botanical Interests
True Leaf Market
Burpee
Territorial Seed Company
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