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A rare, exotic evergreen tree native to the Philippines that produces small, round berries in compact clusters. The fruit ripens from red to a glossy dark purple or black, offering a unique crisp texture with a sweet-to-tart, mildly astringent flavor that is highly valued for jams, juices, and premium fruit wines. Grafted trees feature a highly compact, manageable growth habit, making them excellent for large containers or tight garden spaces, and they begin fruiting within 1 to 2 years.
Lipote grows best in 6–8 hours of direct sunlight and thrives in warm, tropical climates. Water regularly to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during dry weather, while avoiding waterlogging around the roots.
Recommended Planting Method for Best Results
For healthy growth and strong establishment, prepare a 2–3 ft deep pit. If available, place a layer of green leaves at the bottom. Mix 1.5 kg bone meal, 1 kg oil cake, 20 kg raw cow or goat dung, and 100 g urea with an equal quantity of soil, then fill the pit and cover it with soil.
Leave the pit for about one month, watering it daily so the mixture decomposes well. After one month, mix the contents again and add 100 g calcium or dolomite. Wait one more week, then plant the sapling.
If you need to plant immediately and cannot wait for the one-month decomposition period, do not add oil cake or calcium/dolomite; use only the soil, manure, bone meal, and urea mixture for planting.
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