Vasconcellea x heilbornii
Also Known As
- Babaco Papaya
Plant type
shrub
size
- H: 4'-15'
- W: 4'-8'
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Vasconcellea x heilbornii plant details
Vasconcellea x heilbornii is a broadleaf evergreen shrub with green foliage. In spring and summer green flowers emerge followed by green and yellow fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Vasconcellea x heilbornii
- Plant type: shrub
- Plant family: caricaceae
- Foliage: evergreen green
- Mature size: 4 FT - 8 FT - wide, 4 FT - 15 FT - tall
- Flowers: green blooms in spring and summer
GROWING CONDITIONS for Vasconcellea x heilbornii
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: regular
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
Vasconcellea x heilbornii is a hybrid plant from Ecuador related to papaya named babaco or champagne fruit. At approximately two feet in height, this plant will begin to produce long, slender, edible fruit. Performs outstanding in containers and will tolerate colder temperatures than traditional papayas (just above freezing).
A superb container plant from Ecuador, Babaco has long slender fruit with the most amazing bouquet of flavor and an intensely juicy pulp. Also known as the Mountain Papaya, it can take winter temperatures just above freezing, unlike the standard papaya that suffers when temperatures are kept below 60°F. The fruit is seedless and can reach 8-10" in length. Mature container-grown plants produce 7-10 fruits annually. The plant grows quickly during the warmth of summer and will begin fruiting at about 2' in height.
Gardening facts about Vasconcellea x heilbornii plant
How to Grow Vasconcellea x heilbornii
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- regular
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- green
Fruit
- yellow
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
Foliage Season
- evergreen
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Scientific Name: Vasconcellea pubescens
aka Carica pubescens, Vasconcella pubescens
Plant Type
Tree, Shrub
Zones
9b-10b
Size
Height: 12'-30'
Width: 15'-30'
- sun
- even moisture - regular
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