I am a tropical fruit tree producing black-skinned matoa fruits.

Native to Papua, Indonesia; also found in Borneo and Southeast Asia.

Irrigate weekly; prefer moist, well-drained soil.

Requires full sun.

Thrives in 25–35°C; sensitive to frost.

Plant in sandy-loam soil; spacing 6–8 meters apart.

Apply compost and NPK 8:10:10 every 2–3 months.

Botanical name: Pometia pinnata (Black variety); Family: Sapindaceae.

Fruits are safe; seeds not edible.

Moderate; dense canopy reduces dust.

Fruits rich in vitamin C, glucose, and antioxidants; eaten fresh, juiced, or in desserts.

Susceptible to fruit borer, anthracnose, and leaf spot; prune for airflow and monitor regularly.

Can live 20–25 years; starts fruiting in 4–5 years; peak yield from year 10 onward.