Black Apple (Planchonella)

🌳 Black Apple – The Velvet Jewel of the Rainforest

This Australian rainforest giant (Planchonella australis) enchants with:
✔ Glossy Black Fruits – 2-3″ diameter with satin skin
✔ Striking Flesh – Vibrant pink-cream interior
✔ Ornamental Majesty – Bronze new growth & dense canopy
✔ Rarity – Few cultivated sources worldwide

Why Connoisseurs Seek It:

• Complex Flavor – Sweet-tart with berry undertones

• Slow-Maturing – Becomes a legacy tree (100+ years)

• Wildlife Sanctuary – Lumholtz tree kangaroos love it

• Cultural Significance – Aboriginal bushfood

Perfect For:
🌿 Rainforest restoration
🍃 Unique fruit collections
🌳 Tropical arboretums

Growing Guide:
☀️ Light: Dappled shade to full sun (established)
💧 Water: High humidity & consistent moisture
🌡️ Zones: 10-12 (no frost tolerance)
🌱 Soil: Rich, acidic, well-draining rainforest soil

What You’ll Receive:
✅ 1-gallon grafted seedling (12-18″)
✅ Rainforest tree care manual
✅ Traditional uses guide
✅ 60-day guarantee

Fruiting Notes:

• First fruit in 7-10 years

• Matures to 25m (80ft) in wild

• Container growth possible (dwarfed)

⚠️ Extreme Rarity:
Only 3 authenticated plants available this season!

🌟 Why This Captivates?

1. Botanical Rarity – Seldom available commercially

2. Visual Drama – Striking black fruits with pink flesh

3. Ecological Value – Critical rainforest species

4. Cultural Heritage – Indigenous Australian food source

5. Long-Term Value – Multi-generational tree