Cluster of green bilimbi fruit growing directly on a tree trunk, with Bilimbi Tree title and The Island Gardeners website.

Bilimbi Tree – Rare Tropical Fruit Tree

$59.00 $60.00
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Cluster of green bilimbi fruit growing directly on a tree trunk, with Bilimbi Tree title and The Island Gardeners website.
  • Cluster of green bilimbi fruit growing directly on a tree trunk, with Bilimbi Tree title and The Island Gardeners website.
  • Bilimbi Tree – Rare Tropical Fruit Tree
  • Bilimbi Tree – Rare Tropical Fruit Tree
  • bilimbi tree in 3 gal pot
Bilimbi Tree – Rare Tropical Fruit Tree

Bilimbi Tree – Rare Tropical Fruit Tree

$59.00 $60.00
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Bring something wonderfully different to your garden with the Bilimbi Tree (Averrhoa bilimbi). Its clusters of green, cucumber-shaped fruit grow directly along the trunk and older branches—an eye-catching addition to a tropical food forest.

For gardeners who enjoy growing ingredients for their kitchen, bilimbi offers a distinctly sour flavor traditionally used in curries, chutneys, pickles, and preserves.

Fruit flavor and appearance

Bilimbi fruit is juicy and intensely acidic. This is a culinary fruit for adding tartness to recipes, rather than a sweet fruit for casual snacking. Its delicate skin changes from green toward yellowish-green as it ripens.

Plant care

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, moist, well-drained soil.
• Water: Maintain moisture without leaving roots waterlogged.
• Mulch: Keep organic mulch away from the trunk.
• Fertilizer: Follow a suitable fruit-tree fertilizer label.
• Cold protection: Choose a sheltered location and protect during cold weather; bilimbi is particularly cold-sensitive when young.

Harvest planning

Warm-climate references describe an extended flowering and fruiting season. Actual Palm Bay harvest timing depends on weather, tree maturity, and cold protection.

Use confirmed local observations when adding this tree to your Harvest Planner.

Plan your harvest before you plant.

Choose a Bilimbi Tree for your tropical garden and select local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida.

Grow what you eat. Eat what you grow.

Quick growing information

Detail Information
Botanical name Averrhoa bilimbi
Other names Cucumber tree, kamias, tree sorrel
Family Oxalidaceae—the same family as carambola
Mature height Approximately 16–33 feet in favorable conditions
Harvest-planner months Leave unassigned until your local season is confirmed
Plant size and propagation Add the actual container size and whether stock is seed-grown or vegetatively propagated

 

FAQ

What will I receive with my Bilimbi Tree order?
A living Bilimbi Tree in the size selected from the available product options.

Does the fruit photograph show the plant being sold?
The image illustrates bilimbi fruit. Check the product options and nursery photographs for the actual plant size and container.

When will my tree begin producing fruit?
This depends on its age, propagation method, and growing conditions. A specific fruiting date is not guaranteed.

Can I collect my Bilimbi Tree locally?
Yes. The Island Gardeners offers local pickup in Palm Bay, Florida. Follow the pickup instructions provided with your order.
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