Bears small, bright orange fruit 50mm long, with a sweet smell and juicy, sweet pulp. Very cold hardy but does not like wet feet in winter. Attractive large oak shaped leaves make this an interesting garden plant.

Current approx height 30cms.

Specifications of Papaya Berry - Oak Leaf

Preferred ClimateTropical, Subtropical

Seedling

Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions)2-5m

Plants required to Pollinate3 Plants (Male and Female)

Can it Handle Frosts?Yes

Amount of leaves in Winter?All Leaves (Evergreen)

Quarantine Restrictions to these AreasWA

Water RequirementsFrequent Watering

Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree?No (Full Size)

Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest2-3 Years

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

Preferred Soil TypePerfect Drainage (Sand/Volcanic)

Soil pHNeutral (6.6-7.3pH)

Fruiting/Harvest MonthsMarch, April, May