Matisia Africa They are smaller

They are smaller

Self-fertile but will produce heavier crops when cross-pollinated

Blossoms: Beautiful white blossoms in Spring

but with a darker

Pollination: self fertile

Matisia Africa They are smallerThe Matisia is a fast growing tropical tree native to the lowland rainforests of Peru, Equador and adjacent areas of Brazil. In its native forest it can grow to 45m but in cultivation it reaches about 12m. Sometimes seen as a buttressed tree, it is semi deciduous and has tiered stiff branches in whorls of five. The leaves are clustered in rosettes towards the ends of the branches. Attractive flowers that are either yellowish white or rose tinted are