Babaco Papaya Plant - Exotic Tropical Delight for Your Garden Everglades Farm

Babaco Papaya Plant - Exotic Tropical Delight for Your Garden

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  • Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
  • Multiple size options to match your preference
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Size (Measurement Includes Container)
Pick the size that fits your goal
Smaller Sizes (1 gal)

Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.

Medium Sizes (3 gal)

Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.

Larger Sizes (7+ gal)

Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.

Largest Size (15 gal)

Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.

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What arrives at your door
  • A live tree in the size you selected
  • Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
  • Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
  • After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
  • Growth: Moderate
  • Light: Full sun to partial shade.
  • Mature height: 6–8 ft
  • Mature width: 3–5 ft
  • Lifespan: 8–10 years
Full product details

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.

  • Fruit Characteristics: The Babaco fruit is long and slender, averaging 8 to 10 inches in length and weighing between 1 to 2 pounds. It ripens to a vibrant golden yellow and emits a delightful fruity aroma. When sliced, the fruit reveals a star shape, making it an attractive addition to any platter. Enjoy the entire fruit, as it is seedless and has a mild flavor reminiscent of papaya but without its muskiness.
  • Culinary Uses: This versatile fruit can be enjoyed fresh or used in smoothies, sauces, and salsas. It also serves as an excellent meat tenderizer due to its high papain content. For enhanced flavor, serve with a light dusting of sugar.
  • Growing Conditions: The Babaco thrives in moderate temperatures and can tolerate temperatures as low as 28°F (-2°C) with frost protection. It prefers bright shade or morning sun, making it suitable for various garden settings. This low-maintenance plant can be grown in containers, requiring only well-draining soil and regular watering.

Add the Babaco Papaya to your garden collection today and enjoy its exotic beauty and delicious fruits all year round!

 

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Key Features

The exotic Babaco papaya plant features large, lobed leaves, produces fragrant, medium-sized flowers, and yields unique, elongated fruits with a sweet, tropical flavor.

Special considerations

The exotic Babaco papaya plant requires well-drained soil, protection from frost, and regular watering, along with special care in terms of fertilization and pest management.

Growing and Care Instructions

The exotic Babaco papaya thrives in well-draining, rich soil with regular watering, requires full sun for at least 6-8 hours daily, tolerates temperatures between 60-85°F, benefits from balanced fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, and should be pruned to remove dead leaves and promote airflow.

  • Fertilizing

    Fertilize every 4-6 weeks during the growing season with a balanced fertilizer.

  • Watering

    Water regularly, keeping the soil moist but not soggy.

  • Light Requirements

    Full sun to partial shade.

Type Fruit-bearing
Lifespan 8–10 years
Growth Moderate
Max Height 6–8 ft
Max Width 3–5 ft
USDA Growing Zone 9-11 map showing suitable planting regions

10-11 Container / 9-11 Outdoors
(Hardy down to 30 F°)

★★★★★
11/07/2025
Mark R. Verified

Healthy, full, and worth recommending

I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.

The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.

I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.

Thank you so much!

Mark R.