🌳 Averrhoa bilimbi – Bilimbi

(Bilimbi Tree)

Scientific Name: Averrhoa bilimbi

Description

Bilimbi is a tropical evergreen fruit tree admired for its lush green foliage and distinctive elongated green fruits that grow in clusters directly from the trunk and larger branches. The fruits have a characteristically sharp, sour flavor and are commonly used in Southeast Asian cooking, pickles, sauces, and traditional recipes.

Its attractive foliage, unusual fruiting habit, and practical culinary value make it an excellent choice for tropical fruit gardens, edible landscapes, home gardens, and resort landscapes.

Key Points

• Produces distinctive elongated green edible fruits
• Fruits have a strong, pleasantly sour flavor
• Attractive lush tropical foliage
• Unusual flowers and fruits can develop directly on the trunk and branches
• Excellent for edible and tropical gardens
• Well adapted to warm, humid tropical climates

Care

☀️ Light: Full sun to partial shade
💧 Water: Water regularly; prefers consistently moist but well-drained soil
🌱 Soil: Fertile, organic-rich, well-drained soil
🌡️ Climate: Thrives in warm, humid tropical conditions
✂️ Maintenance: Prune lightly to remove damaged branches, maintain shape, and improve airflow

Size

📏 Plant Height (excluding pot/root ball): Approx. 2.00–3.50 m

Pricing

💰 Price: [Insert Price Here] (Price for 1 Tree Only – Pot/Container Not Included Unless Specified)

Perfect for

🌳 Tropical fruit gardens • 🍈 Edible landscapes • 🏡 Residential gardens • 🌿 Home orchards • 🏨 Hotels & Resorts • 🌴 Tropical landscape projects

Important Note

📌 Due to the 2.00–3.50 m plant size, actual trunk diameter, canopy width, root-ball/container size, and overall form may vary between individual trees.
📌 Large specimens may require suitable transportation, lifting equipment, and professional planting.
📌 Fruit production depends on tree maturity, season, sunlight, pollination, and growing conditions.
📌 As a living tree, height, branching, canopy density, flowering, and fruit quantity may vary depending on nursery stock and season.

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📸 Images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual tree size, canopy shape, fruit quantity, and overall appearance may vary depending on maturity and available stock.