Ackee Starter Plant (Blighia sapida) Live Tropical Fruit Tree 12"-24" | Caribbean Culinary Treasure | Grow Your Own Exotic Tree
Grow an Ackee tree 🌿 and enjoy its unique Caribbean fruit! Live tropical plant (12”-24”). Perfect for...
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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
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Returns: We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for most items, except for live plants and perishable goods such as fertilizers, soil, and seeds. To be eligible for a return, the item must be unused, in its original packaging, and in the same condition as when it was received. Shipping charges are non-refundable, and the customer is responsible for the return shipping costs unless the item is defective or damaged upon receipt.
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Exchanges: We accept exchanges within 30 days of delivery for most items, except for live plants and perishable goods such as fertilizers, soil, and seeds. To be eligible for an exchange, the item must be unused, in its original packaging, and in the same condition as when it was received. Shipping charges for the exchanged item are the responsibility of the customer unless the item is defective or damaged upon receipt
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Perishable Goods: Due to the nature of perishable goods, we do not accept returns or exchanges for fertilizers, soil, seeds, and other similar items.
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