'Luc's Jumbo & Fuyu'
Garcinia sp. (undescribed)
Clusiaceae family
Jumbo north; Fuyu south
Seedlings
These two trees have been planted in the one hole; the 'Jumbo' is located to the north, the 'Fuyu' to the south. As they are both grown from seed, it is unknown whether the flowers will be male or female, so they have been planted together in order to increase the chances of pollination.
They are both rare varieties that have only become known outside Central America in the last 10-15 years.
Fruit will grow up to about tennis ball size, and are thin-skinned compared to other Garcinia species. The 'Fuyu' is shaped like a Persimmon, hence its name. The 'Jumbo' originates from seed from a large tree that had exceptionally large fruit.
Tree Provenance
These trees, along with several other Garcinia, Plinia and Eugenia species in this section of Lennox Community Gardens, were donated by a rare fruit tree collector named Gabriel Anthony. Gabe grew many trees in pots, west of Byron Bay, and we were very lucky to receive several rare and special trees that were already on their way to maturity.
Tree Maintenance
Garcinia sp. (undescribed)
Clusiaceae family
Jumbo north; Fuyu south
Seedlings
These two trees have been planted in the one hole; the 'Jumbo' is located to the north, the 'Fuyu' to the south. As they are both grown from seed, it is unknown whether the flowers will be male or female, so they have been planted together in order to increase the chances of pollination.
They are both rare varieties that have only become known outside Central America in the last 10-15 years.
Fruit will grow up to about tennis ball size, and are thin-skinned compared to other Garcinia species. The 'Fuyu' is shaped like a Persimmon, hence its name. The 'Jumbo' originates from seed from a large tree that had exceptionally large fruit.
Tree Provenance
These trees, along with several other Garcinia, Plinia and Eugenia species in this section of Lennox Community Gardens, were donated by a rare fruit tree collector named Gabriel Anthony. Gabe grew many trees in pots, west of Byron Bay, and we were very lucky to receive several rare and special trees that were already on their way to maturity.
Tree Maintenance
- Prune to size as needed - keep to about 2m height.
- Garcinia species are not nutrient-demanding: fertilise sparingly twice per year with an organic fertiliser such as chicken manure pellets or 'blood & bone'.
- Keep soil well composted and mulched, leaving a gap around the trunk to avoid collar rot.
- Apply seaweed emulsion as a foliar spray up to four times per year.
- These trees seem susceptible to aphids, scale and associated ants: spray with Eco-Oil if pests occur (avoid spraying on days where temperatures may reach above 30°C)
- Once established, water deeply during dry periods. Younger trees should not be allowed to dry out. Will handle flooding conditions well.
'Luc's Jumbo & Fuyu' at LCG March 2025 (photo credit: Jacqui Lachmann)
'Luc's Jumbo & Fuyu' at LCG August 2022 (photo credit: Graham Bond)
