Chrysobalanus Icaco - Coco Plum

Seeds were imported from Brazil. Chrysobalanus icaco is a slow-growing, small evergreen tree with a twisted bole that, at times, grows prostrate along the ground. It grows from 4-6 meters tall. The tree produces an edible fruit that is commonly gathered from the wild and greatly appreciated locally It is sometimes cultivated for its edible fruit in some areas of the tropics, especially in South America, and is also grown as an ornamental. A fairly sweet, white, spongy flesh. They are stewed in sugar, dried like prunes or made into jams and jellies. The ovoid fruit is 2 - 5cm long. The seed has a delicious flavour. They are roasted and eaten. When preserving the fruits, they are pierced right through the center, including the seed. This allows the juice of the fruit to penetrate the seed and, after separation from the shell, the nut-like kernel is eaten. Seeds are viable and will be shipped in humid vermiculite.