Black apple
Planchonella australis

Family: Sapotaceae

What it is like

A large tree. It grows 15-25 m high. The leaves are a dark shiny green. The flower are small and white. The fruit are large and black.

Where it is found

It is a subtropical plant. It is best in moist, semi-shaded position. It needs shelter from strong winds.

Countries/locations it is found in

Australia (country/location of origin)

How it is used for food

The fruit are eaten fresh or preserved.

The fruit are edible but not tasty.

Edible parts

Fruit

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Australian Native Plum, Bush apple

Synonyms

Achras australis R. Br.; Pouteria australis (R. Br.) Baehni; Sapota australis (R. Br.) A. DC.; Sersalisia australis (R. Br.) Domin.; Sersalisia glabra A. Gray; Sideroxylon australe (R. Br.) Benth. & Hook. f. ex F. Muell.; Xantolis australis (R. Br.) Baehni;