Discover the exotic Mountain Papaya, also known as Babaco (Carica pentagona), a unique and captivating fruit-bearing plant perfect for adventurous gardeners. When you purchase this product, you will receive a healthy, ready-to-plant Babaco seedling or young plant, along with detailed care instructions to help you cultivate its distinctive, pentagonal fruits. Enjoy growing this striking plant that combines beauty with delicious, seedless fruits that are perfect for fresh eating, smoothies, or desserts.
- Vibrant, elongated fruits with a distinctive five-sided shape
- Juicy, seedless flesh with a sweet and slightly tangy flavor
- Compact size, typically reaching 5 to 8 feet tall, ideal for small gardens or containers
- Resilient to cooler temperatures compared to tropical papayas
- Requires full sun to partial shade for optimal growth