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Old 04-28-2015, 02:34 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Default Re: shade fruits in zone 9 ?

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Originally Posted by dekkard View Post
So far as shade tolerant fruiting plants go, maybe a "blackberry jam" bush or two might work. They are said to do well in dappled light.

However, not to get too far off topic, I am curious how mangosteen grow in New Port Richey (zone 9b) when I understand they are cold sensitive ultra-tropicals. I would like to give mangosteens a try, but I already have some high-maintenance plants that require much cold protection. Kind of don't have energy now to take on one more. How do you protect them or do you not have to protect them?

Thanks, Dekkard Z10a
You are thinking of true mangosteen (garcinia mangostana) which is ultra tropical. The ones I have listed will grow in the subtropics and take some freezing temps. I think the lemon drop mangosteen may be more cold sensitive, but I picked it up for $5 so I'm willing to give it a shot; even if I have to protect it.
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