Gab Fruit Live Plant (Diospyros malabarica)

The Malabar ebony, also known as the black-and-white ebony or the pale moon ebony, is a species of flowering tree in the family Ebenaceae that is native to Eastern Asia and can reach heights of 15 to 25 metres. It is also known as the Indian persimmon and is an evergreen tree with a heavily branched, spreading crown. The plant is taken from the wild for a variety of purposes, including making dyes, gum, and edible and medicinal fruit. The tree is occasionally planted as an ornamental plant, and the bark, leaves, blossoms, and fruits are extensively employed in Ayurvedic medicine. The plant is occasionally cultivated for its many purposes, particularly in India and Thailand. The fully ripe fruit has a sweet flavour and can be consumed uncooked.

Common Name: Gaub tree, Malabar ebony, Black-and-white ebony ,Pale moon ebony

Botanical Name: Diospyros malabarica

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate