Description
xGrow an Ackee tree 🌿 and enjoy its unique Caribbean fruit! Live tropical plant (12”-24”). Perfect for gardens or as a culinary centerpiece.
- 🌳 Exotic Appeal: Ackee tree (Blighia sapida), the national fruit of Jamaica, is a must-have for tropical plant enthusiasts.
- 🥥 Unique Fruit: Produces creamy, nutty arils nestled in bright red pods—key ingredient in “Ackee and Saltfish.”
- 🌴 Tropical Beauty: Features lush, dark green leaves and clusters of fragrant flowers; grows 12”-24” tall (starter size).
- 🌞 Sun & Soil Needs: Thrives in full sun and well-draining soil; perfect for tropical and subtropical climates.
- 🌿 Manageable Growth: Can be pruned for smaller spaces or left to mature into a stunning 30-40 ft tree.
- 🛡️ Safety First: Fully ripe fruits are edible and must be cooked; avoid consuming unripe fruit or pods due to natural toxins.
- 🌍 Culinary Legacy: Celebrate Caribbean traditions by growing this iconic tree; perfect for chefs and plant lovers alike.
- 🌱 Starter Plant: 12”-24” live tree, ready to grow into a fruiting tropical gem with proper care and patience.
- 🏡 Versatile Growing: Suitable for outdoor planting in warm climates or as a container plant in greenhouses.
- Common Name: Ackee Tree
- Scientific Name: Blighia sapida
- Plant Height: 12”-24” (starter); mature height up to 30-40 ft
- Fruit Characteristics: Creamy arils in bright red pods; nutty flavor when cooked
- Light Requirements: Full sun
- Soil Type: Well-draining, sandy/loamy soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH
- Watering Needs: Consistent moisture; avoid waterlogging
- USDA Zones: 9-11 (outdoor); container growing in cooler zones
- Special Features: Edible fruit (when properly prepared), fragrant flowers, ornamental foliage
- Harvest Time: 3-5 years under ideal conditions
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Type: Starter Plant
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Ships from: USA
Vendor: Jayme Garden
Shipping & Return
xORDER PROCESSING TIMES:
Most orders that are placed with us are processed and shipped out within 24 hours. Weekend and Holiday orders will be processed on the next available business day.
SHIPPING:
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SALES TAX:
The Pee Mart charges sales tax on items purchased by customers that have products shipped in the state of Maine. When customers from outside the state of Maine complete a purchase from The Pee Mart, they accept all responsibility of their respective state laws regarding sales and use tax.
OUT OF STOCK ITEMS:
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WARRANTY / RETURNS:
The Pee Mart has a 30-day customer satisfaction standard warranty for all items. All sales are considered final after 30 days of receiving product.
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