Glossy-leaved Queensland rainforest tree with soft orange edible fruit; unrelated to true mangosteen.
Hardiness ratings
| System | Rating | Temperature range | How to read it |
|---|---|---|---|
| USDA hardiness zone | Zone 10–12 | −1.1 °C to 15.6 °C | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| RHS hardiness rating | H2 | 1 °C to 5 °C | Plant needs at least this level of cold tolerance |
| Canadian plant hardiness zone | Zone 9 | −1 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
| Australian (ANBG) zone | Zone 5–7 | 5 °C and warmer | Plant tolerates down to this zone |
Growing notes
- Frost-tender — prefers warm, humid, sheltered conditions and part shade when young
- Soft orange fruit has a pleasant pulp eaten fresh
- Hardiness approximate; not reliably hardy outdoors in Canada
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