Akee (Ackee) tree (Blighia sapida)
Blighia sapida · 10"/3 gal pot, large plant
$39.95
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Blighia sapida
Ackee · Sapindaceae
Common names: Akee.
The ackee, also known as achee, ackee apple or ayee (Blighia sapida) is a fruit, which is the member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry family), as are the lychee and the longan.
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7 listings from 6 nurseries
$39.95 – $97.95 · updated 20 days ago
About Ackee
The ackee, also known as achee, ackee apple or ayee (Blighia sapida) is a fruit, which is the member of the Sapindaceae (soapberry family), as are the lychee and the longan. It is native to tropical West Africa in Cameroon, Gabon, São Tomé and Príncipe, Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo. In Yorùbá it is known as íṣin.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Growing & care
Growing guide coming soon. Our editors haven't written verified care details for this plant yet. Native range and classification are shown below.
| Native range | Benin, Burkina, Cameroon, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Gulf of Guinea Is., Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo |
|---|---|
| Toxicity | Pets: Not documented · People: Not documented |
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Ackee Tree
Blighia sapida · 12-18 inches & 1-gal
$44.95
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Ackee
Blighia sapida · Size on request
$49.95
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Ackee Tree
Blighia sapida · 3 Gallon / Edible
$50
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Ackee Tree
Blighia sapida · 2-3 feet & 3-gal
$97.95
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Blighia sapida
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Ackee
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