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 50/ Garcinia 

I grow several in this genus and the only one to grow big is the achacha (Garcinia humilis). The others have stayed tiny, year after year. In the northern hemisphere, the achacha blooms in winter so keep that in mind when it comes to sun reqs. Tolerates extreme heat well, high winds not terrible, but should be sheltered bc it doesn’t regrow leaves on a branch. Pest resistant. Can grow small veg in same pot. Bring indoors when temp gets near freezing.