Can the fruit of the fragrant bubble tree be eaten? How many years will it take to bear fruit?

1. Is it edible?

The fruit of this tree is edible, but it must be processed before it can be eaten, otherwise it tastes very sour and a bit bitter. Its fruit is oblong or oval, with a thick and sticky skin, green-yellow in color, and a faint fragrance.

Its juice is yellow, and because its flesh is very hard, it is often eaten as a by-product. Usually, it is best to soak it in salt water before eating, or cook it with sugar, or make it into candied fruit.

2. How many years can it bear fruit?

Generally speaking, it takes 3-5 years for the fruit to bear fruit, and the fruiting period is around August-September. The specific time of fruiting depends on the planting environment and daily maintenance. If planted in a suitable place and soil, and properly maintained, it will bear fruit early. But if the maintenance is not reasonable, it may not bear fruit for ten years. Therefore, proper management is required during the breeding period.