Nance Fruit Yellow Live Plants (Byrsonima Crassifolia)

Nance Fruit Tree/ Byrsonima Crassifolia is native to Central and South America and can be found growing from the southern tip of Mexico through the Pacific side of Central America and into Peru and Brazil. Also commonly referred to as Golden Spoon, Yellow Cherry, or Golden Cherry.

Nance fruit grows in clusters on large shrubs, the fruit matures from green to yellow-red in colour and has an oily white pulp that surrounds 1 to 3 small inedible white seeds. Its sweet, unique flavor ranges from mildly cheese-like to a distinctive combination of banana, lychee, and pear.  

Nance fruits are high in Vitamin C, and also contain minerals like Calcium and Phosphorus. Fruits are also a good source of Fiber. Unripened Nance fruit and the bark contain Tannins and Oxalic acid and it can be eaten raw or cooked.

Common Name: Craboo/Nanche/Golden Spoon/Yellow Cherry/Golden Cherry.

Botanical Name: Byrsonima Crassifolia

Bloom Time/Fruiting: 3-4 Years

Maintenance Required: Moderate