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• Feature.Rambutan fruit trees bear fruit that is indeed hairy in appearance. The fruit, or berry, is oval-shaped with a single seed.The interior flesh is white to pale pink with a flavor similar to grapes.
• Growing fast.The rambutan tree can reaches 50 to 80 ft (15-25 m) in height, has a straight trunk to 2 ft (60 cm) wide, and a dense, usually spreading crown.
• Sow.Cover the seed with a light layer of soil and water it well. Make sure the soil stays moist but not wet, and keep the seed under a grow light. It can take 10-21 days for it to sprout.
• Location.Rambutan trees require full sun or partial shade for optimal growth. They should be planted in a location that receives at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
• Water.Rambutan trees need consistent watering throughout the year, although they can withstand short periods of drought. Water once a week with 1 inch of water when there is no rainfall.
• Attract Pollinators. Aromatic rambutan flowers are highly attractive to many insects, especially bees. Bees and ants are the main pollinators. Pluck.When the fruit are fully coloured red or yellow you can pluck.
• Pluck.When the fruit are fully coloured red or yellow you can pluck. They are non-climacteric and will not ripen once removed from the tree. Thus, rambutan fruit should be selectively harvested and not bunch-harvested.
• Use. The fruits are usually eaten fresh and are commonly used in making jams and jellies, or canned. Evergreen rambutan trees with their abundant colored fruit make attractive landscape specimens.