Genipap

Genipa americana

Tree6×8 mzone 10–11partial shade

Will it grow where I live?

Genipap is not winter-hardy in Central Europe (zone 10): outdoors from spring to autumn only, otherwise a container plant overwintered frost-free. The summer heat it needs to ripen is out of reach outdoors in Central Europe – greenhouse or conservatory.

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Winter hardiness by USDA zone, summer warmth by heat sum – the same values the app and the plant finder use.

Profile

Family: Rubiaceae
Habit: Tree
Height: 6 m
Spread: 8 m
Growth: medium
Lifespan: 80 years
First yield: after 6 years
Hardiness: zone 10–11
Shade tolerance: partial shade
Soil: Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay
Soil moisture: semi-dry – very moist
pH: 5.5 – 7

Uses

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Frequently asked questions

Genipap: how big does it get?

Genipap (Genipa americana) grows as a Tree and reaches roughly 6 m in height when mature, with a spread of about 8 m. Growth is medium.

Genipap: what site does it need?

Genipap tolerates partial shade. Suitable soils are Sand, Silt, Loam, Clay. Soil moisture should be in the range semi-dry – very moist. The pH may lie between 5.5 and 7.

Genipap: is it hardy?

Genipap is listed as hardy in zone 10–11 and survives normal winters outdoors there.

Genipap: will it grow in Central Europe?

Genipap: is it poisonous?

No toxicity is recorded for Genipap. With wild plants, never rely on a database alone — only on a confident identification.

Genipap: what is it used for?

Rated on a scale up to 10: Medicinal 3/10.

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