Porcelia macrocarpa "Monkey Banana"

Porcelia macrocarpa, also known as "Monkey Banana," is a medium-sized tree, growing to 15-40 feet, with elongated leaves and striking white, bulbous flowers. Its translucent pulp is highly regarded for its delicious taste when consumed fresh. Native to the semi-drops leaves annuallydeciduous Atlantic forests of Brazil.

Impressively, it bears fruit in just 4-6 years from seed. Hardy to 25°F, it thrives in wet, humid climates but can tolerate some cool temperatures. The tree is primarily propagated by seeds, although they have a slow germination period of 4-12 months.

If you like Porcelia macrocarpa "Monkey Banana", you might also like Pouteria butrocarpa - Butter Sapota or Plinia phitrantha 'Sapucaia'