Velvet Apple Live Plant (Diospyros blancoi)

Diospyros Blancoi, sometimes known as the velvet apple, is an indigenous tree to the Philippines and Malaysia that belongs to the same genus as ebony trees and persimmons. Frequently referred to as the Mabolo Tree, Kamagong, or Velvet Persimmon,

It yields edible fruit with a thin, supple, reddish-brown covering that resembles fur. The fruit has a delicate, creamy, pink flesh that is slightly sweet and mealy when it is fully mature. The smell of the fruit is strongly cheese-like.

Common Name: Velvet Apple, Velvet Persimmon, Kamagong, or Mabolo Tree

Botanical Name: Diospyros Blancoi

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3 to 4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate