Turtle Tree Live Plant (Duguetia spixiana)

A very rare relative of the annona from the rain forests of South America is called Duguetia spixiana. It is a small to medium-sized, evergreen tree with spherical, spiky fruits that have a bright red, sweet-tasting pulp underneath and a brown exterior. Fruit set on seedgrown plants takes three to five years.

Common Name: Duguetia, Turtle Tree

Botanical Name: Duguetia spixiana

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 5 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate