Plant family: Rutaceae
Plant origin: South East Asia.
Fruit description: Wampi fruit are small oval berry-like fruit, about 4cm long. They occur in large bunches hanging from the ends of the branches. Ripe fruit have a thin edible skin which is a dull yellow to brown colour. The flesh inside is yellow green, with a refreshing, sweet, juicy grape-like texture. Each contains 1 small edible seeds.
Flowers: The sweet, white, fragrant flowers occur in large bunches at the tips of the branches, in Spring
Growing conditions: The Wampi is a glossy, evergreen, small bush which grows to 3 metres high. It gives good shade and the tree is very attractive. The leaves when crushed have a pleasant strong aroma. The tree can grow in many different types of soil, but prefers well drained rich soil. It can tolerate a warm, subtropical or tropical climate. It is quite hardy, and will tolerate light frost. Plant it in a warm sunny position, fertilise with citrus fertiliser, and water well. There is no need to prune the tree as the fruit grows on the tips of the branches.
Uses: Eat Wampi fruit fresh, or make into jam, pies, or desserts. The fresh fruit is very popular in Asia.
Medicinal uses: Wampi fruit are rich in vitamin C.
Pollination requirements: Self-Pollinating.
Harvest time Harvest in Wampi fruit in Summer when the fruit is ripe, sweet and aromatic.
Plant relatives Related to other citrus species including Lemon, Lime, Mandarin, Orange, Tangelo, Tangerine, Kumquat, Finger Lime, Kaffir Lime, Grapefruit, Buddha’s Hand Citron, Calamondin, Variegated Calamondin, Pummelo
Special features:
Grown by method: Seed Grown Pot size: 140mm
Plant growing Height and Width for pots or in the ground planting: Grows to 2.5 metres high by 2 metres wide if Planted in a Pot. Grows 3 metres high by 3 metres wide if Planted in the Ground.
Shipping plant pot or planter bag size: 140mm
