Growing Guide: Pink Wampee
Growing Tips
Pink Wampee is adaptable and not picky about soil, tolerating a wide range of conditions including the deep sand and limestone soils of southern Florida, though it thrives best in rich loam. Plant in full sun to part shade and provide regular moisture during dry periods. While Pink Wampee is drought tolerant once established, good drainage is essential. This subtropical to tropical evergreen fruit tree can reach up to 25 ft. and benefits from protection from frost when young. Young and mature trees have been scarcely hurt by brief exposure to temperatures around 28–30°F in Florida, but temperatures of 20°F and lower can kill the tree. Seedlings are grown from seed and can begin producing fruit in about 3 years. Fruits ripen in July and August, with mature trees capable of producing up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) of fruit in a season.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Botanical Name | Clausena excavata |
| Common Names | Pink Wampee, Pink Clausen, Pink Citrus Berry |
| Family | Rutaceae |
| Origin | Southeast Asia |
| Plant Type | Tropical/Subtropical Evergreen Fruit Tree |
| Harvest Season | Summer, Fall |
| Fruit Ripening | July and August |
| Potential Yield | Mature trees may yield up to 100 lbs. (45 kg) of fruit per season |
| Mature Size | Up to 25 ft. |
| Soil & Moisture | Tolerant of a wide range of soils, including deep sand and limestone; thrives best in rich loam. Likes moisture but is drought tolerant; water during dry periods. Good drainage is essential. |
| Light Requirements | Full Sun, Part Shade |
| Self-Fertile | Yes |
| Growth Rate | Medium |
| Zone Hardiness | Outdoors 9–11 with frost protection until mature; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ |
| Cold Tolerance | Young and mature trees have been scarcely hurt by brief exposure to 28–30°F in Florida; temperatures of 20°F and lower can kill the tree |
| Propagation | Grown from seed |
| Time to Fruit | Seedlings bear fruit in approximately 3 years |
