Duguetia aff Confusa

Plant Information:

🌱 Name: Duguetia aff Confusa

🌱 Quantity: 1 Plant

🌱 Container: 4x4x6 Container

Plant Description:

Duguetia aff. confusa is a rare and striking species collected from the subregion of Urabá in Antioquia, Colombia. Seeds were originally imported from Colombia, where the Duguetia genus remains largely understudied. This particular species is closely related to Duguetia confusa, a known local fruit used by communities in the region, but differs in several important ways—leading collectors to label it Duguetia aff. confusa ("aff." meaning it is similar, but not identical, to confusa).

Compared to Duguetia confusa, this species produces larger, sweeter fruits that are deep purple rather than red. The flowers are also visibly different in form. A mature tree reaches about 7–8 meters in height and typically begins fruiting around five years of age. The tree observed by collectors was approximately 7 feet tall and already producing heavily. The fruits are visually impressive, with a spiked, layered texture and a rich reddish-purple hue. Inside, the pulp is described as honey-sweet and highly enjoyable. This same species has sometimes been sold under the name Duguetia cf. vallicola, though the exact classification remains under study.

Shipping Information:

• Shipping Time: Plants will ship as soon as payment is made or at a later date upon request.

• Weather Consideration: Please be aware of your local weather conditions upon the date of purchase.

• Handling Time - Winter: 10-day handling time as a safeguard to ensure safe shipping conditions. Spring, Summer, Fall: 3-day handling time.

• Shipping Area:Only ships within the USA. No international shipping.

Return Policy:

If a plant or seedling arrives damaged, please reach out to us with a photo of the damage. We are more than happy to send a replacement or refund your money. Do not hesitate to contact us with any questions or concerns.

We always check the weather before shipping, especially during winter, to ensure safe delivery. If there is an issue with the plant once received, please let us know as soon as possible. Most issues, such as wilted leaves, will resolve themselves as the plant acclimates to its new environment.

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