Imbe Mediterranean or preserved

or preserved

The health food industry is interested in the juice for the high levels of anti-oxidants contained in each fruit

Currently approx 1m high

Fruit generally ripen in late Summer but in sub/tropical climates may crop twice per year

It produces the largest of all of the local bush tucker fruit

Imbe Mediterranean or preservedOriginating in Africa, this tree bears a small plum like fruit bright orange in colour. A thin layer of acid sweet, watery pulp surrounds the seed. The rather tender skin tends to prevent packing and shipping of the fruit, but it deserves to be more widely cultivated as a home fruit. Hardy to most conditions. Dark green leathery leaves and ornamental structure make it appealing as an interesting and edible landscape plant. Grows to a bush or small