Achacha Tree

Garcinia humilis

$89⁹⁹

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Understanding Plant Options

Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:

Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements

Container Plant Sizes

Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.

Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2" x 2" x 3"	0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts	0.20 - 0.23 dry liters
4" Container	0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts	0.35 - 0.96 dry liters
4.5" Container	0.65 dry quarts	0.72 dry liters
6" Container	1.4 dry quarts	1.59 dry liters
1 Quart	1 dry quart	1.1 dry liters
5.5" Container	1.89 dry quarts	2.08 dry liters

Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
2 Quart	2 dry quarts	2.2 dry liters
#1 Container	2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts	2.49 - 4.11 dry liters
5" x 5" x 12"	3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts	3.85 - 4.74 dry liters

Mature Plants (2-4 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#2 Container	1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons	5.24 - 7.75 dry liters
#3 Container	2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons	8.14 - 12.16 dry liters

Large Plants (3-5 years old)

Container Size	Actual Volume	Metric Equivalent
#5 Container	2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons	12.86 - 20.35 dry liters
#6 Container	5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons	23.12 - 26.42 dry liters
#7 Container	5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons	26.34 - 28.76 dry liters

Bare Root Plants

Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.

Common Sizes:

Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet

Important Notes

Container Volume Specifications

Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents

Growing Conditions

Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment

Seasonal Availability

Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
Container plants are available throughout the growing season
Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes

Questions?

For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.

Plant Highlights

Achacha Tree highlights at a glance!

Specifications

Brand

Nature Hills' Choice
Botanical Name

Garcinia humilis
Growing Zones

Outdoors 10-11(Indoors 4-11)
Mature Height

15 - 18 feet (5 - 6 feet indoors)
Mature Spread

8 - 12 feet (3 - 5 feet indoors)
Sun Exposure

Full Sun
Moisture

Medium
Soil

Well Drained Soil
Growth Rate

Slow
Pollinator Required

No
Fragrant

No
Pruning Time

After Fruiting
Bloom Period

Winter

Growing Zones outdoors 10-11(indoors 4-11)

Find Your Growing Zone!

Gorgeous and fruity! The Achacha Tree (Garcinia humilis) is a tropical flowering and fruiting tree, that is beautiful in orchards, front yards or containers alike! Aromatic scented foliage, the bright green of the foliage is a wonderful backdrop to the orangy-yellow fruit!

The flush of starry spikey yellowish blossoms becomes the Mangosteen-like fruit that are full of juicy tropical flavors! The hard rind reveals a creamy white interior with some small seeds. The glossy evergreen foliage is scented and aromatic for a delightful tree or shrub indoors or out!

Achacha are not in a hurry to do much of anything. They are slow growers that require very little in the way of maintenance or fuss. Once mature enough you’ll be rewarded for your patience when the incredibly long flower spikes appear and then fill with fruit! Add to your edible gardening design for dual-purpose landscape ornamentals that feed you and your family!

Planting and Application:

Great trees for indoors and out, any bright sunny location is perfect for these unusual trees! Pot up in containers for your balcony or porch shade, and northern gardeners can then bring these potted trees indoors for the winter. Warm growing zones free from frost will find these are a wonderful accent and specimen tree!

Achacha Trees attract pollinators and curious onlookers from near and far, the welcome January blooms are quickly followed by a bounty of fruit! You’ll need to find some new recipes to use all these exotic flavors! Juice the fruit for a tangy lemony treat that’s not too sweet or eat fresh for all its wonderful health benefits!

Unique Tropical Evergreen Trees
Indoors & Out
Great Specimen & Container Plant
Orange-Yellow Egg-Shaped Fruit
Sweet-Tangy White Flesh

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Achacha are unusual tropical trees that once they flower and fruit, that part of the plant dies and the plantlets around its base take over for the next generation. Prune after fruiting if needed and provide a frost-free environment.

Self-Pollinating
Prune into a Tree or Shrub after Flowering
Full Sun & Part Shade
Consistently Moist Soil & Enriched Environment

Healthy and flavorful, aromatic and unique! Extend your homegrown fruit collection with tropical fruit like Achacha Trees for a unique treat on a delightful fruit tree! Order your own evergreen flowering and fruiting trees today at NatureHills.com and find out just what curious flavors await you!