Also known as Butter Fruit · Butterfruit · Mabola-Tree
Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi) is an ornamental tree with fragrant, velvety-red fruit. Also known as velvet apple or kamagong, it's a beautiful addition to tropical landscape
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Prefers full sun for best growth and fruit production. Can tolerate partial shade, but may fruit less prolifically.
Moderate
50% intensity
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Allow the top layer to dry slightly between waterings.
Well-drained soil
50% intensity
Warm
75% intensity
Grows best in warm, tropical to subtropical climates. Protect from frost; temperatures below 10°C can cause damage.
Outdoor
50% intensity
Moderate
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced fertilizer during the growing season. Reduce or stop feeding in winter.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | Yes |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water regularly, allowing the top 2-3 cm of soil to dry out between waterings. Reduce watering in cooler months. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially for young plants.
Mature trees are more drought-tolerant but perform best with consistent moisture.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or crossing branches, and improve air circulation. Light pruning can be done anytime, but heavier pruning is best performed after fruiting or in late winter before new growth begins.
Aim for an open canopy structure.
Propagate from fresh seeds, which germinate best when sown immediately after extraction. Cuttings are also possible but can be slower to establish.
Grafting is an effective method for superior cultivars, ensuring true-to-type fruit production.
Young Mabolo trees benefit from repotting every 1-2 years into a slightly larger container with fresh, well-draining potting mix. As the tree matures, it can be grown in larger pots or planted directly into the ground.
Avoid disturbing the roots excessively.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Photos of Mabolo (Diospyros blancoi)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Ebenaceae |
| Genus | Diospyros |
| Species | Diospyros blancoi |
Similar in genus Diospyros
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
