Nance Fruit Red Live Plants (Byrsonima Crassifolia)

Native to Central and South America, the Nance Fruit Tree (Byrsonima Crassifolia) can be found growing from the southern tip of Mexico across the Pacific side of Central America and into Peru and Brazil. also known as Yellow Cherry, Golden Cherry, and Golden Spoon

On tall shrubs, nance fruit develops in clusters. Its fruit matures from green to yellow-red and contains an oily white flesh that encircles one to three tiny, inedible white seeds. Nance Red is a rare cultivar. When completely ripe, nance fruits have a starchy texture and taste moderately sweet and acidic. Because of the pulp’s high oil content, “soap-like” has been used to describe its scent.

Vitamin C is abundant in nance fruits, which also include calcium and phosphorus as well as other minerals. Additionally a good source of fibre, fruits are. Tannins and oxalic acid are present in unripe Nance fruit and bark, which can be consumed raw or cooked.

Common Name: Hogberry/ Red Nance/Nanche

Botanical Name: Byrsonima Crassifolia

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate