Latin name - Sandoricum koetjape

A mature Santol Tree’s stately appearance and staggering growth potential (up to 150’ high!) make for a stupendous addition to your backyard or orchard. The hand-sized ribbed leaves contrast with a bounty of creamy-orange fruits and the best part is that your neighbor definitely does not have it.

Also called sentul or setun, the more common name “Cotton Fruit” provides a more descriptive idea of what to expect. The skin of the fruit is slightly fuzzy like a peach. The flesh itself also has peachy notes, alongside mild apple flavor. The texture of santol is juicy and soft with cotton-y texture near the seeds.

In its native region of Malesia and New Guinea, pulp is commonly eaten raw or candied or made into marmalade. Unripe fruits are used as a souring agent; the grated rind is cooked with pork. 

Santol trees are also prized for their quality timber and functionality as a shade or climbing tree. The leaves and bark are used medicinally as a poultice. The seeds are noted to have insecticidal properties (don’t eat them!). 

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Size - Up to 150’ Tall

Noteable Characteristics - Multiuse tree offers leaves, fruits, bark, timber, shade

Sunlight requirements - Full Sun

Cold hardy temp - Not hardy below 40 F

Harvest Season - August-September