Lucuma Seeds

Chinese Bayberry Seeds 

Grow one of Asia's most prized fruit trees from seed. Chinese Bayberry is an attractive evergreen tree that produces striking deep red fruit with a unique sweet-tart flavour and exceptional ornamental value. These fresh seeds are ideal for growers wanting to raise this rare and rewarding fruit tree from seed.

Seed Type: Fresh Chinese Bayberry seeds.

Origin: China and Southeast Asia.

Growth Habit: Attractive evergreen tree reaching 5–15 metres at maturity. Suitable for home gardens, orchards and lifestyle properties.

Climate: Thrives in warm temperate to subtropical climates. Prefers full sun to partial shade and protection from severe frosts while young.

Germination: Soak seeds in warm water for 24 hours before sowing 10–15 mm deep in a free-draining seed-raising mix. Keep warm (20–25°C) and consistently moist. Germination can take several weeks to several months.

Fruit: Produces round, deep red fruit with a distinctive bumpy surface. The flesh is juicy, sweet and slightly tangy with flavours often compared to a combination of strawberry, cherry and pomegranate.

Flowers: Small greenish-yellow flowers appear in spring and are pollinated by the wind.

Fruiting: Typically begins producing fruit within 5–8 years from seed under good growing conditions.

Care: Prefers slightly acidic, well-drained soil, regular watering while establishing and a warm, sheltered position. Mulching helps retain moisture and encourage healthy growth.

Health Benefits

The fruit is naturally rich in:

• Vitamin C to support the immune system.
• Dietary Fibre for healthy digestion.
• Antioxidants including anthocyanins that help protect cells from oxidative stress.
• Potassium which supports heart and muscle function.
• Naturally refreshing, juicy flesh that's delicious eaten fresh, juiced or made into jams and desserts.

Please note: The price is for one seed. Many of the species we offer are extremely rare in New Zealand and can be difficult to source. We spend considerable time locating high-quality seeds from trusted growers both within New Zealand and around the world, allowing us to offer unique and hard-to-find species to fellow collectors and gardeners.