Currently approx 70cms and grows to be a large elegant tree of 10m. 

One of the worlds best natural sweeteners, the leathery pods are ground as a substitute for cocoa, and have been cultivated throughout the Mediterranean as a staple food source for thousands of years. Needs male and female plants to produce the delectable pods. A tough drought tolerant shade tree, making an ideal windbreak in our dry climate. Plant a few to ensure good pollination.

Care Instructions:

Give your plant a small amount of water everyday, preferably in the morning. If you plant your tree in the ground you will need to water it regularly for the first 2 years and then the roots should be able to find their own water. Use a general purpose fertiliser once a year and be sure to follow the instructions on the packet. To encourage new growth, prune branch tips at the end of summer. If you are growing your tree in a pot we recommend using a pot between 30-50lts. You can grow any fruit tree in a pot and it will restrict the height of the tree to approx 2m tall and it will still bear fruit, then if you plant it in the ground it will continue to grow taller.