Fruits ripen in progression from the lower fruits, usually the heaviest, to those higher up the trunk. The flesh of the babaco is very juicy, slightly acidic and low in sugar. The unique flavor has been described as having overtones of strawberry, pineapple and papaya. The smooth, thin skin is also edible. CULTURE

The babaco (Vasconcellea × heilbornii; syn. Carica pentagona), is a hybrid cultivar in the genus Vasconcellea from Ecuador. It is a hybrid between Vasconcellea cundinamarcensis (syn. Carica pubescens, "mountain papaya"), and Vasconcellea stipulata (syn. Carica stipulata, "toronche") although Vasconcellea weberbaueri has also been mentioned as ...

One of several papayas indigenous to Ecuador, babaco has long been cultivated throughout the inter-Andean region of Ecuador from the Loja Province northward to El Carchi, usually between 5,900 feet and 9,500 feet in elevation. It was classified as Carica pentagona by the European plant explorer O. Heilborn in 1921.

An ideal edible and ornamental houseplant, hardy to 28° F. Pronounced buh-BAH-co, it has a beautiful trunk and tropical leaves and is easily grown in a 15-gallon container. The plant …

A superb container plant from Ecuador, Babaco has long slender fruit with the most amazing bouquet of flavor and an intensely juicy pulp. Also known as the Mountain Papaya, it can take winter temperatures just above freezing, unlike the standard papaya that suffers when temperatures are kept below 60ºF.

2025年3月31日 · Discover the unique charm of the Babaco Papaya (Vasconcellea x heilbornii), an exotic fruit plant that brings a taste of the tropics right to your home. Known for its striking palm-like appearance and ability to produce up to 60 pounds of fruit per year, this plant is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for your palate.

Babaco is a tropical fruit that resembles a pear in texture and has creamy, white flesh with yellowish-green skin. This fruit is renowned for its distinct flavor combining papaya, strawberry, pineapple, and kiwi tastes.

Also called the Mountain Papaya, or Champagne Fruit, the Babaco is an unusual Papaya relative with a unique flavor. The big, football-shaped fruits taste sort of like pineapple or kiwi, and the juicy flesh is effervescent, hence the name "champagne fruit".

Babaco Papaya is also known as Mountain Papaya since it can survive winters just above freezing. The fruit it will produce when mature is long, juicy, and seedless. • Average mature height: 4-8 feet • Soil: Average watering needs. Well-drained • Light: Full sun • Zones: 9-10 Plant Size A baby plant, that is 3-8 inches