About
Spondias dulcis, the ambarella, is a fast-growing tropical tree producing pinnate, glossy, mid-green leaves and small, creamy-white flowers, followed by golden-yellow, edible fruits with a crisp, aromatic flesh. A productive and ornamental choice for a warm, frost-free garden.
About the genus
Stachys can be annuals, perennials or shrubs, with paired leaves which are sometimes unpleasantly aromatic, and erect spikes or racemes of whorled, 2-lipped flowers
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.