Hortiforum

General Info – Marmelada

An exceptionally rare member of the Coffee family and a close kin to the slightly more familiar Borojo, the Marmelada is a swiftly growing, evergreen shrub indigenous to the hot, tropical rainforests, savannah and open woodlands of the Americas.
Marmelada is closely related to the more commonplace Borojo, with fruits bearing an understandable resemblance in both form and usage. Resembling a cross between a Fig and a Pomegranate, the fruits typically reach the size of the latter, featuring a dark brown, sweet pulp. Marmelada are often picked wild and are scarcely cultivated, commonly consumed fresh or utilised in the creation of jellies, jams, juices, and sweets.
Marmelada form small to medium-sized evergreen trees or shrubs, showcasing alluring dark green, pinnate leaves and fragrant, white flowers. Reaching heights between one to six metres in heights, the dense form and attractive features of the Marmelada make them suitable for smaller, ornamental tropical gardens. Ranging in height from one to six metres, the Marmelada’s compact form and attractive features make it well-suited for smaller ornamental tropical gardens.
Marmelada thrive in hot, humid tropical climates, displaying resilience to occasional light frosts once mature. Plants are drought tolerant once established and are accustomed to flourishing in savannah and monsoon climates, enduring up to five months of dry seasons followed by periods of heavy rainfall. Although they favour well-draining, fertile soils, Marmelada plants demonstrate rapid growth even in impoverished soils, readily germinating.
As hardy and fast-growing ornamental trees, they are an excellent fit for tropical climates, offering the added allure of yielding a rare and exotic fruit.

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