Conclusion: A Royal Choice for Your Fruit Garden
reminiscent of mango and plum
Sometimes harvested from the wild for its edible fruit
the tree has become a valuable species in tropical fruit gardens
Superior types are sometimes served sliced in salads
Jatoba Fruit Plant (Hymenaea courbaril ) Plant Type:Seedling Plant Conclusion: A Royal Choice forJatoba (Hymenaea courbaril) Botanical Name: Hymenaea courbaril Common Names: Jatoba, West Indian Locust Tree, Brazilian Copal, Amami Gum, Umami gum General Information: Evergreen tree. Common in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. Slow growing but can reach up to 30 meters in height. Massive spreading branches with a heavy, umbrella shaped crown. Hardwood is used for furniture, flooring, and decoration. Fruit: Indehiscent woody oblong