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Cacao maturity?

20 years ago

I have an 8' tall "Red" Cacao tree in a container. I have been careful to grow it in dappled shade, but it is now getting too tall for the roof overhang that protects it. It long ago outgrew the Grapefruit tree that sheltered it as a baby.

At what point/age can a Cacao take more sun? Mine has browned leaf edges from the cooler weather and wind, but still is growing rapidly. It has many new green stubs coming out all over the trunk.

Due to losing nearly all our large shade trees from hurricane damage, I have no safe shady spot to plant it, except behind my shed between it and a Areca Palm hedge. Then I couldn't see the tree unless I was right near it. Plus, that spot is on the north side of the property, and may be too cold for it in winter. The past two winters, I kept the tree in the house. I really like my tree and was hoping I could plant it where it could be admired. But I don't want to cook it!

Anyone here have a large Cacao in their yard in zone 10 Florida?

Lisa

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