Ackee Tree – Blighia sapida Live Tropical Tree | 1 Foot Tall | Includes 6 Inch Pot Exotic Fruit Tree | Creamy Nutty Arils | Fast Growing Evergreen

Grow a unique tropical fruit tree with Ackee (Blighia sapida), a fast-growing evergreen tree prized for its distinctive fruit and ornamental appeal. This live plant is approximately 1 foot tall and ships in a 6-inch nursery pot, healthy and well-rooted.

Ackee develops attractive red fruit that naturally split open when fully mature, revealing crisp, cream-colored, glossy arils attached to large, shiny black seeds. The edible arils have a mild, slightly nutty flavor when properly ripened.

⚠️ Important: The fruit must be allowed to open naturally on the tree before consumption. Unripe fruit is not edible. Always ensure proper ripening before use.

This handsome tropical tree can grow large but may be maintained at a manageable height with regular pruning. It makes a striking addition to tropical landscapes and container collections in warm climates.

You will receive a plant similar in size and health to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Ackee (Blighia sapida) tree
✔️ Height: approximately 1 foot tall
✔️ Shipped in 6-inch nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Ackee
Botanical Name: Blighia sapida
Plant Type: Evergreen tropical fruit tree
Growth Stage: Young plant
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, fertile soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil evenly moist but not soggy
Mature Height: 20–30 feet (can be pruned smaller)
Growth Rate: Fast growing
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning and winter protection)

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun and protect from frost. Prune regularly to maintain size and encourage branching. Only harvest fruit once it has fully opened naturally on the tree.