This large shrub to small tree has a short dark trunk with spreading branches that form an open crown. It has rich green elliptical leaves and the small saucer-shaped yellow flowers appear in a cluster from spring to summer, followed by yellow edible fruit.

Hardiness zones 9 to 12

Bunchosia argenteais naturally found from central to South America growing in coastal forests and open lowlands in well drained moist limestone based soils. It prefers an open sunny position will tolerate some shade and is light frost tolerant but drought tender.

The Peanut Butter Tree is grown for its attractive foliage and fruit. It is planted in small or tropical gardens along borders for screening or used as a small street tree. It is suitable for coastal regions establishing in 3-5 years and is moderately long lived. It may also be grown in containers when young, and in cold climates is used as a conservatory specimen. This small tree is also grown for its fruit that may be cooked and has a flavour similar to sweet potatoes. ID 3278

Note:
This plant may be difficult obtain outside its native environment, requiring a specialist nursery.

Bunchosia (bun-KOH-see-ah) argentea(ar-GEN-tee-ah)

Malpighiaceae (mal-PIEE-gee-AY-see-ee)