Latin name - Garcinia hombroniana

If purple mangosteen is the Queen of Fruits, I suppose that makes Seashore Mangosteen the Princess. She’s beautiful too, but she’s a bit more tolerant and a bit more accessible. This medium-sized, salt-tolerant fruit tree makes a good choice for beach side homes.

As the name suggests, Seashore Mangosteen is highly tolerant of beach side conditions like high winds, salt spray, and sandy soil. Some growers opt for Seashore Mangosteen as a solid root stock choice for Purple Mangosteen.

Seashore Mangosteen fruits are striking on their own with smooth pink-red skin and perfectly segmented flesh. The flesh is described as “pleasantly sour” with good flavor. The roots and leaves are purported to relieve itching.

These decidedly tropical trees are native to Malaysia, Cambodia, Thailand, and Vietnam. Although slightly more cold-hardy than their cousins, Purple Mangosteen, Seashore Mangosteen trees still need cold protection in low-40’s temperatures. 

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Size - No more than 20’ Tall

Noteable Characteristics - Salt and sand tolerant

Sunlight requirements - Full or Part Sun

Cold hardy temp - Protect at 40 F

Harvest Season - August-October