10 Most Exotic Fruit Trees You Can Grow in India

Growing exotic fruits adds a special touch to your garden because they grow in beautiful forms and possess unique tastes. Here’s a list of best Exotic Fruit Trees in India!

India is a land of varied geographical and climatic conditions, making it an ideal place for myriad vegetation. So, if you wish to grow fruits, it is indeed possible in suitable growing conditions. Check out this list of 10 Exotic Fruit Trees in India!

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Exotic Fruit Trees

1. Avocado

Botanical Name: Persea americana

Avocados grow well in tropical and semitropical climatic conditions. They can be grown in a wide range of non-saline soil, with a pH of 5-7. It cannot withstand hot, dry winds or frosts.

In India, it is grown on a limited scale in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Maharashtra, Karnataka, and Sikkim’s eastern Himalayan state.

 2. Buddha’s Hand

Botanical Name: Citrus medica var. sarcodactylis

Buddha’s hand is a shrub or small tree with irregular branches. Interestingly, its fruits resemble the shape of a hand. These fruits are seedless, and the white flesh inside has a zesty lemony flavor.

This tree grows best in a temperate climate and is sensitive to drought and frost.

 3. Dragon Fruit

Botanical Name: Selenicereus undatus

The Dragon Fruit tree is grown both as an ornamental and a fruit plant. It can tolerate poor soil and temperature changes but grows best in tropical climates and lesser rainfall areas.

Learn How to Grow Dragon Fruit in India here

 4. Japan Phal (Persimmon Fruit)

Botanical Name: Diospyros kaki

Persimmon Fruit grows well in subtropical and temperate regions and can thrive in a wide range of soils. In India, it is mainly grown in Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Tamil Nadu.

Read more about How to Grow Persimmon in India here

 5. Kiwi

Botanical Name: Actinidia deliciosa

Kiwi fruit grows well in warm and humid climatic conditions. It needs loamy and well-drained, fertile soil. But, it is crucial to protect your Kiwi plant from strong winds as they can easily damage the plant.

Find out How to Grow Kiwi in India here

 6. Langsat (Lanzones)

Botanical Name: Lansium parasiticum

Langsat is an average-sized, ultra-tropical tree, prefers a humid atmosphere, and is intolerable to prolonged dry seasons. Moreover, it grows fruits in bunches that look like small potatoes. They taste sour-sweet and resemble grapefruit.

Read more about How to Grow Langsat in India here

 7. Litchi

Botanical Name: Litchi chinensis

Litchi grows well in a variety of soil, preferably fertile and well-drained. It doesn’t like saline and water-logged conditions. You can grow trees like Mango, and Jamun around the Litchi plantation to protect the young plants from heavy wind.

 8. Mangosteen

Botanical Name: Garcinia mangostana

Mangosteen is an evergreen tree. It grows well in highly tropical and humid climatic conditions. In India, it is grown in Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and in limited quantities in Pune.

Find out How to Grow Mangosteen in India here

 9. Passion Fruit

Botanical Name: Passiflora edulis

Passion Fruit is also known by the name “Krishn Phal” in India. It exhibits an excellent aroma and a unique flavor. Furthermore, it can thrive well in subtropical and tropical humid conditions depending on its variety.

The plant grows best in well-drained, sandy soil with a pH of 6-7.

 10. Star Fruit

Botanical Name: Averrhoa carambola

Star Fruit tree is a small variety with drooping branches. It produces a juicy fruit that is crispy in texture and has a sweet-sour taste. The cut slices resemble a star, hence the name.

This exotic fruit grows well in areas with a tropical climate, warm and humid weather conditions, and well-distributed rainfall.