Bimbli Tree 25G

Bimbli Tree in 25-Gallon Pot available in Jupiter, FL

Tangy, tropical, and bursting with culinary potential—the Bimbli Tree (Averrhoa bilimbi), also known as Bilimbi, Tree Sorrel, or Cucumber Tree, is a must-have for adventurous growers and chefs in South Florida. This compact tropical fruit tree produces clusters of juicy, cucumber-shaped green fruit with an intensely sour bite—perfect for pickling, chutneys, and flavor-packed sauces in Southeast Asian, Caribbean, and Indian cuisines.

The 25-gallon pot size gives you a substantial, fruiting-age tree ready to thrive and produce in your home garden or edible landscape.

Care & Growing Info (Optimized for South Florida):

• Sunlight: Full sun is essential—aim for 6–8+ hours daily for strong fruit production.

• Watering: Moderate. Water regularly during dry spells, especially when flowering and fruiting. Avoid soggy soil.

• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining loamy soil with slightly acidic to neutral pH. Enrich with compost or organic matter.

• Fertilizer: Feed 3–4 times a year with a balanced fruit tree fertilizer. Add micronutrients like potassium and magnesium to support flowering and fruit set.

• Growth Habit: Graceful, upright tree with spreading canopy and pinnate leaves. In a 25-gallon pot, it may stand 6–8 feet tall. In-ground, it can reach 20–35 feet.

• Temperature: Loves tropical heat and humidity. Best for USDA Zones 10–11. Protect from cold snaps—leaves and fruit are frost-sensitive.

• Maintenance: Moderate. Prune after fruiting to control shape and encourage air flow. Self-pollinating but benefits from occasional hand-pollination for heavier yields.

Fruit Notes:
Bilimbi fruit are bright green and waxy, with tart, almost astringent flavor when raw. They grow directly from the trunk and branches (cauliflorous fruiting), making for a dramatic display. Fruit ripens from spring through summer in South Florida and can be preserved in vinegar, salt, or sugar.

Medicinal & Nutritional Benefits:
Bimbli has a long history in Ayurvedic and traditional herbal medicine for:

• Supporting digestion and appetite

• Acting as a natural coolant and anti-inflammatory

• Providing Vitamin C, oxalic acid, and antioxidants
  Used cautiously in moderation, especially when raw, due to high acidity.

Ideal For:

• Tropical food forests and ethnobotanical gardens

• Home chefs and culinary creatives

• Southeast Asian or Caribbean-themed gardens

• Rare fruit collectors

• Gardeners seeking a compact but productive tropical tree

Plant Classification:

• Scientific Name: Averrhoa bilimbi

• Plant Type: Tropical fruiting tree

• Family: Oxalidaceae (same as starfruit)

• Class: Dicot

• Growth Form: Broadleaf deciduous perennial

  • Deciduous: May shed leaves during dry or cool seasons

  • Perennial: Produces and grows year after year

  • Broadleaf: Delicate compound leaves that add soft texture

• Container Size: 25-gallon pot

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