tree☀️ full sun💧💧 moderate waterZone 9a – Zone 11b
Wampee is a tropical Southeast Asian fruit tree producing small, translucent, aromatic citrus-like fruits with a sweet-tart flavor. It is valued in permaculture systems for its edible fruits, hardiness relative to other tropical fruit trees, and ornamental qualities.
Overview
Form
Rounded
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
15–25′ tall × 12–20′ wide
Dormancy
evergreen
Tolerances & Soil
Zone 9aZone 11b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 9a to Zone 11b
Seasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
SpringSummerFall
Sub-canopy
Smaller trees living beneath the canopy.
Native Range
Southeast Asia (China, Thailand, Vietnam)
Function & Care
ediblemedicinalwildlife benefit
Edible Parts
fruitleaf
Establishment & Care
Establishment
moderate
Maintenance
low
Years to Bearing
3 years
Propagation
seed, cutting
Notable Cultivars
Named cultivars are not widely documented in Western horticulture; selections are typically made on fruit quality and tree vigor in Asian growing regions.
