Hortiforum

General Info – Mammey Apple, Mammee, Mamey, Santo Domingo Apricot

An ideal addition to any backyard, the Mammey Apple is an ornamental evergreen that produces unassuming but delicious tropical fruits.
Fruits possess a distinctly unassuming appearance, with a round form and brown, slightly bumpy to leathery skin. Mammey Apples are often and understandably confused with the better known but unrelated Mamey Sapote, especially once picked. Beneath the unassuming skin the Mammey Apple hold a delightful, smooth and aromatic orange flesh with one to two large brown seeds. Reminiscent of Mango, Apricot, and Berries, lends itself well to a myriad of delectable uses. Perfect for crafting pies or be stewed with sugar to enhance their natural sweetness. Harvests can be preserved by making jams or jellies. For a refreshing beverage option, the fruits can be blended with water to create a refreshing juice or combined with ice, sugar, Cinnamon and Vanilla to make a flavourful smoothie.
Its attractive ornamental qualities make it a standout specimen, boasting a pyramidal, dense canopy of glossy leaves and robust branches. Often likened to the Southern Magnolia for its aesthetic appeal, the Mammey Apple surpasses it considering the added bonus of producing delicious edible fruit. Flowers are particularly beautiful, with the white petals and pleasant fragrance adding to their appeal.
Native to the tropics of the Caribbean and South America, the Mammey Apple thrives in tropical climates where they are prolific bearers, offering fruit year-round. They are relatively hardy and undemanding, requiring moderate to high rainfall and consistently warm temperatures. Plants are adaptable to various soil types, from rich, deep loams to shallow, sandy, and even limestone soils, Mammey Apple trees exhibit tolerance to drought, wind, and salt exposure to a moderate extent. Frost poses a threat, as even brief exposure can hinder fruit production and damage young plants, making them best suited for warm, frost-free climates.
With their combination of tasty fruit and ornamental value, they are a valuable choice for spacious tropical garden.

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