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Description

A small to medium sized tree ranging from 15-60ft. Leaves are large and much like the cacao tree. Fruits are borne on the trunk and apexes of main branches. Fruit is large, from 5-10" long, 3-5" wide.

Hardiness

Not frost hardy. Hardy to 45-50F.

Growing Environment

Cupuassu prefers a very humid environment with little temperature variation throughout the year, and mean temperatures around 75F. Trees need lots of water for good growth.

Propagation

Usually by seeds, which should not be allowed to dry out before planting.

Uses

Pulp is used to make a wide variety of beverages, preserves, and desserts. A form of chocolate and cocoa butter can be made from the seeds.

Native Range

Native to south and southeastern Amazonia, Brazil. Cupuassu is not found outside of Brazil except for a few garden specimens.

Related Species

Malvaceae
	Adansonia digitata Baobab		Alyogyne huegelii Blue Hibiscus
	Ansiodontea x hypomandarum Cape Mallow		Chiranthodendron pentadactylon Mexican Hand Tree
	Cola acuminata Cola Nut		Herrania imbricata Monkey Cacao
	Hibiscus palustris Swamp Rose Mallow		Hibiscus sabdariffa Roselle
	Hibiscus taiwanensis Cream Hibiscus		Hibiscus tiliaceus Beach Hibiscus
	Theobroma bicolor Mocambo		Theobroma cacao Cacao
	Theobroma grandiflorum Cupuassu		Theobroma speciosum Cacaui
	Theobroma subincanum Cupui