Black Apple (Planchonella australis)

Family: Sapotaceae | Edibility: Edible (3/5)

Black Apple or Planchonella australis is a subtropical, fast-growing, large tree reaching up to 25 m tall and 120 cm in trunk diameter found in Australia. It has shiny and dark green leaves and small white flowers. The purplish or black, globose fruits are eaten raw. Each fruit contains 2 - 5 seeds. The wood is used for high quality cabinet making. Plant is propagated by seed or cuttings. P.

Edible Parts & Harvest Seasons

Edible Parts: Fruit

Harvest Seasons: Early Summer, Fall, Late Summer

Flavor & Culinary Uses

Fruit - raw. Some forms are quit sweet. The purplish or black, obovoid or globose fruit is 20 - 60mm long, containing 2 - 5 seeds that are each around 20mm long. — Some forms are quit sweet.; The purplish or black, obovoid or globose fruit is 20 - 60mm long, containing 2 - 5 seeds that are each around 20mm long.

Habitat & North American Range

Along the coast and in gullies in adjacent plateaux. (Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8)