Description

General aspect and origins - Spondias dulcis is also known as ambarella, golden apple, wi-tree and otaheite apple. It is a tropical tree that is native to Melanesia and Polynesia. This tree can reach up to 60 ft, and has a decidious foliage in areas with dry seasons. It bears edible yellow-green fruits.
Leaves - The ambarella has a decidious foliage. Leaves are glossy, composed and alternate.
Flowers - Flowers are small, white, and are grouped in panicles.
Fruits - The ambarella is an oval fruit which can be up to about 3 in (7.5 cm) long, with a green skin that turns yellow-green to orange-yellow when fully ripe. Just as mangoes, which are close relatives, the pit is strongly adherent with the flesh. This fruit can be eaten raw or transformed into juice.

Culture

This tree needs a tropical climate, and will only thrive in frost-free areas. It can thus be grown in USDA zones 10b and warmer.
Soil - The ambarella prefers grounds that remain moist.

Propagation

The ambarella is generally propagated by seeds.