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Back to buying optionsSpanish Lime Live Tree, Quenepa Genip Mamoncillo Plant, Melicoccus bijugatus, 4–5 Inch Tropical Fruit Starter
Bring a taste of the tropics to your garden with this live Spanish Lime Tree, also commonly known as Quenepa, Ginep, Genip, or Mamoncillo. Botanically known as Melicoccus bijugatus, this tropical fruit tree is valued for its clusters of round green fruits containing juicy, sweet-tart pulp. Your young seedling measures approximately 4–5 inches tall and arrives potted and ready to continue growing. With attractive green foliage and a tropical growth habit, Spanish Lime makes an interesting addition to edible gardens, tropical fruit collections, patios, and backyard orchards. You will receive a healthy live seedling similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Spanish Lime / Quenepa seedling
✔️ Height: approximately 4–5 inches
✔️ Shipped in a nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted young plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Spanish Lime / Quenepa / Ginep / Genip / Mamoncillo
Botanical Name: Melicoccus bijugatus
Plant Type: Tropical evergreen fruit tree
Growth Stage: Seedling
Sun Requirements: Full sun (6–8 hours daily preferred)
Soil: Fertile, well-draining soil; neutral to slightly acidic conditions preferred
Watering: Moderate; water regularly while young and allow excess water to drain
Mature Height: Approximately 30–50+ feet outdoors under favorable conditions
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 10–11; protect from frost and prolonged cold
Container Friendly: Yes when young; requires more space or landscape planting as it matures
💡 Care Tip: Keep your young Spanish Lime seedling in a warm location with plenty of sunlight and well-draining soil. After arrival, allow it to acclimate before gradually increasing direct sun exposure. Water regularly during establishment without keeping the roots constantly soggy. Quenepa is a tropical tree and should be protected from frost and freezing temperatures. Seed-grown plants can vary in growth, fruit characteristics, and time to maturity.
