Vasconcellea pubescens - Oak Leaf Papaya

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Vasconcellea quercifolia - Oak Leaf Papaya

Deciduous relative of domestic papayas. Fruits are 2-5 cm long, sweet and juicy, quite nice to eat. It is easy to grow in harsh, mediterranean conditions as it takes drought and some cold too. With age it will form a "fat" trunk.

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A close relative of papaya, this deciduous species is native to Bolivia and Ecuador. Fruits are small if compared to a normal papaya, 2-5 cm long. They are sweet and juicy, quite nice to eat. It is easy to grow in harsh, mediterranean conditions as it takes drought and some cold too. With age it will form a "fat" conical trunk, so it is also cultivated by collectors of succulents and pachycauls.

Cultivation	Protected
Plant origin	America
Presentation	Potted Plant
Max. Size	200cm-400cm
Botanical family	Caricaceae
Light	Sun
Minimum winter temperature	0 ºC to 10 ºC
Plant type	Woody
Care	Pot