Nance Tree – Byrsonima crassifolia Live Tropical Fruit Tree | 2–3 Feet Tall | Includes 3 Gallon Pot Fast Growing | Yellow-Orange Fruit | Drought Tolerant

Grow a unique tropical fruit with this 2–3 foot tall live Nance tree (Byrsonima crassifolia), shipped in a 3-gallon nursery pot and ready to plant. Also known as Nanche, this fast-growing fruiting shrub or small tree is prized for its ornamental beauty and abundant harvest.

Nance produces small yellow-orange fruit about the size of a cherry. The fruit has a firm, slightly starchy texture with a mildly acidic flavor that becomes subtly sweet when fully ripe. It can be enjoyed fresh or used in juices, desserts, fermented beverages, candies, and traditional recipes.

Native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Nance thrives in warm climates and is valued for its drought tolerance and adaptability to sandy or rocky soils. In addition to its fruit, it features attractive blooms and lush green foliage, making it a beautiful and productive landscape tree.

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

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Nance (Nanche) tree
✔️ Height: approximately 2–3 feet tall
✔️ Shipped in 3 gallon nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, well-rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Nance / Nanche
Botanical Name: Byrsonima crassifolia
Plant Type: Tropical fruiting shrub or small tree
Growth Stage: Young tree
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining, sandy or rocky soil preferred
Watering: Moderate; drought tolerant once established
Mature Height: 10–20 feet
Growth Rate: Fast
USDA Zones: 9–11
Container Friendly: Yes (with pruning)
Climate: Tropical to subtropical

💡 Care Tip: Plant in full sun for best fruit production. Once established, Nance tolerates dry conditions well. Light pruning helps maintain shape and encourages branching.