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Description

A small tree, usually only to 5-15ft, but taller in its native range.

Hardiness

The madrono is much hardier than its famous relative the mangosteen, and can survive short periods of temperatures below 32F.

Growing Environment

Trees are very salt tolerant, but not too tolerant of acidic soils. Madrono's are slow growers and can be maintained for container culture.

Propagation

Usually by seeds.

Uses

Usually eaten fresh, but can also be made in to jams and jellies.

Native Range

Native to wet rain forest regions from Southern Mexico through Panama.

Related Species

Clusiaceae
	Clusia lanceolata Balsam Apple		Clusia rosea Autograph Tree
	Garcinia acuminata Sour Bacuri		Garcinia cochinchinensis False Mangosteen
	Garcinia gardneriana Bacupari		Garcinia hombroniana Seashore Mangosteen
	Garcinia intermedia Lemon Drop Mangosteen		Garcinia livingstonei Imbe
	Garcinia mangostana Mangosteen		Garcinia nervosa Mountain Garcinia
	Garcinia parvifolia Brunei Cherry		Garcinia praniana Button Mangosteen
	Garcinia spicata Garcinia spicata		Garcinia xanthochymus Gamboge
	Mammea americana Mamey Apple		Platonia insignis Bacuri
	Rheedia macrophylla Charichuela		Rheedia madruno Madrono