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Tropical Fruit => Tropical Fruit Discussion => Topic started by: Jungle Yard on July 12, 2022, 08:34:18 AM

Title: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: Jungle Yard on July 12, 2022, 08:34:18 AM
Who else is growing Genipa americana in Florida? My tree is small but with the rain it’s growing fast. I planted it under the high canopy of live oaks.

Please, share your observations. What is the lowest temperature that your Genipa americana went through?

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Title: Re: Genipa americana
Post by: Jungle Yard on July 14, 2022, 10:37:37 AM
Is there anyone in Florida who grows Genipa?
Title: Re: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: Jungle Yard on July 18, 2022, 06:34:44 AM
Does anyone grow Genipa americana?
Title: Re: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: shot on July 18, 2022, 10:17:06 AM
I have two about 8 foot tall and I know others out here on the island growing Genipa americana
Title: Re: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: Berto on July 18, 2022, 10:18:38 AM
Your prayers were answered! 🤭
I have some large trees in Fort Myers, Florida.
They are getting close to flowering. Let’s talk privately.
Title: Re: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: Aaron on July 18, 2022, 10:37:55 AM
dont you need a male and female tree?
Title: Re: One more try : who is growing Genipa americana?
Post by: Berto on July 18, 2022, 11:18:13 AM
No. Trees are not male or female. They produce perfect flowers with male and female parts, but are self-incompatible. Therefore, it is needed at least two (2) trees for good fruit production.
Genipa americana known as “jenipapo” is very tropical and cold sensitive. My trees died back few years ago when we had a cold winter in SW Florida. I would recommend it for zone 10 and above.