Description

WOOD APPLE – FRUIT PLANT

1. Basic Information

Common Name: Wood Apple / Elephant Apple
Botanical Name: Limonia acidissima
Plant Type: Tropical Fruit Tree
Variety: Wood Apple
Plant Height: 2–3 ft

2. Description

Short Description:

Wood Apple (Limonia acidissima) is a hardy tropical fruit tree known for its round fruits with a hard, woody shell and aromatic, tangy-sweet pulp. Popular in Sri Lanka, this fruit is commonly used to prepare fresh juices, smoothies, jams and traditional desserts. Its adaptability and distinctive fruits make it a valuable addition to home gardens and fruit orchards.

Main Uses:

– Home garden fruit production
– Commercial fruit cultivation
– Tropical fruit orchards
– Juice and smoothie preparation
– Jam, chutney and dessert preparation

Main Benefits:

– Produces distinctive, aromatic fruits
– Suitable for tropical climates
– Provides fruit for fresh juice and food preparation
– Relatively drought-tolerant once established
– Suitable for home gardens and fruit orchards

3. Actual Plant Specification

Plant Height: 2–3 ft
Plant Width: Measure actual plant
Total Height Including Container: Measure actual plant with nursery bag
Container Size: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Number of Branches: Varies by plant
Average Leaf Length: Approximately 2–5 cm
Average Leaf Width: Approximately 1–2 cm
Leaf Colour: Green
Flower Colour: Small, greenish-white to reddish flowers
Fruit Colour: Greenish-brown when young; brownish-grey when mature
Plant Condition: Healthy / Young

4. Soil & Pot

Soil Type: Well-draining soil; tolerates a range of soil types
Approx. Soil Quantity: Depends on nursery bag size
Pot Material: Black Polythene Nursery Bag
Pot Colour: Black
Drainage Holes: Yes

5. Care Information

Light Requirement: Full sunlight
Watering: Water regularly during establishment. Once established, water according to weather and soil moisture. Avoid waterlogging.
Humidity: Adaptable to tropical humidity
Temperature: Warm tropical conditions
Fertilizer: Apply a balanced fruit-tree fertilizer according to product instructions.
Pruning: Remove dead, damaged or overcrowded branches as needed.
Care Level: Easy to Moderate

6. Selling Information

SKU: WOD-APP-001
Selling Unit: 1 plant
Pot Included: No

7. Customer Information

Pet Friendly: The fruit pulp is used as food. Prevent pets from chewing the seeds, leaves or other plant parts.

Recommended Placement: Home gardens, fruit orchards, tropical gardens and suitable outdoor planting areas.

Special Care Warning: Plant in a sunny location with well-draining soil. Wood apple trees can grow large, so provide sufficient space for mature growth. Fruit production depends on plant maturity, growing conditions and propagation method.

8. SEO Information

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Image Alt Text: Wood apple fruit plant, 2–3 ft tall, with green foliage, suitable for tropical home gardens.