Woodapple
- Product number: 120700
- Origin: South Asia
- Latin: Aegle marmelos
An interesting tree for the (sub)tropics, so in our climate, it can only be grown in pots! The young leaves and shoots are eaten as vegetables in Thailand and Indonesia. In Hindu culture, the older (aromatic) leaves are used as offerings to the god Shiva. For this reason, the tree is planted in temple gardens in India. Older plants can bear fruit, but you'll need to be patient... These have a woody rind, so a good whack with a hammer is needed to open them. The warm yellow, juicy, and very soft pulp is aromatic, sweet-sour, and very tasty!
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Latin: Aegle marmelos
Dutch: Houtappel
English: Bael, Bengal Quince, Stone Apple or Wood Apple
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- Origin: South Asia
- Average growth height: More than 200 cm
- Annual or perennial: Perennial
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Advanced
- Latin: Aegle marmelos
- Dutch: Wooden apple
- Also known as: Not applicable / Not known
- English: Bael, Bengal Quince, Stone Apple or Wood Apple
