Ceylon Gooseberry (Dovyalis hebecarpa) Seeds - Tropical Superfruit Shrub
 
Quantity : 15+ Seeds

Add a unique and productive fruiting plant to your garden with Dovyalis hebecarpa, commonly known as Ceylon Gooseberry. This fast-growing, spiny, evergreen shrub or small tree produces beautiful maroon-purple fruits packed with vitamin C and bursting with flavor.


🌿 Plant Overview:

Common Name: Ceylon Gooseberry
Botanical Name: Dovyalis hebecarpa
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub or small tree
Height: 4–7 meters at maturity
Climate: Hot, humid tropics (USDA Zones 10–11)
Sun Requirements: Full sun preferred; tolerates light shade
Soil: Fertile, well-drained, humus-rich; pH 6.5–7.5 ideal
Watering Needs: Annual rainfall 1,100–1,800mm; tolerates wider range


🍇 Fruit Features:

Color: Maroon-purple with velvety skin
Flavor: Tart to sweet; gooseberry-like taste
Size: Approx. 25mm in diameter
Uses: Eaten fresh, or made into jams, jellies, and preserves
Nutrition: Excellent source of Vitamin C


🌱 Growing & Care:

Temperature Range: Optimal 22–28°C; tolerates 12–35°C
Frost Sensitivity: Mature plants may be killed below -3°C
Time to Fruit: Begins fruiting in 4–5 years from seed
Yields: Typically two harvests per year
Pollination: Dioecious – requires both male and female plants for fruiting; one male per 30 females is sufficient


🌼 Highlights:

Unique tropical fruit not commonly found in markets
High ornamental and nutritional value
Perfect for warm-climate fruit gardens or rare edible plant collections