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a variety, rarer than the red, with yellowish to light browi 

 fruits, the flesh of which is cream colored and sweeter, and less 

 astringent. Trees bearing regular crops of seedless fruits 

 are known in the Philippines. The main season of the mabolo 

 extends from June to September, but scattered fruits are found 

 at practically all seasons of the year. It is of medium vigorous 

 growth and makes a desirable ornamental shade tree. It is 

 indigenous to the Philippines and is fairly well introduced 

 throughout the eastern tropics." It is not cultivated in the 

 West Indies or elsewhere in tropical America, although a few 

 trees may have been planted in botanic gardens and private 

 collections. 



