Starter Amla Plant (Emblica officinalis) 12-24" Live Indian Gooseberry Tree for Tropical Gardens

Product Overview

This starter Amla plant (Emblica officinalis), also known as Indian Gooseberry, is a live fruit tree measuring 12 to 24 inches tall. It is ideal for tropical and subtropical gardens, offering both ornamental appeal and practical uses. The tree produces tart, Vitamin C-rich fruits that are widely used in Ayurveda and Indian cuisine.

Key Features

• Species: Amla (Emblica officinalis)
• Common Name: Indian Gooseberry
• Live starter tree, 12-24 inches tall
• Produces tart, nutrient-dense fruits rich in Vitamin C
• Suitable for tropical and subtropical climates
• Thrives in full sun with well-drained soil
• Can be grown in gardens, orchards, or containers
• Low-maintenance and hardy perennial
• Used in traditional Ayurveda and Indian cooking
• Fruits ideal for juices, jams, and medicinal purposes
• Green foliage with yellow-green fruits

Growing Information

The Amla tree prefers full sun exposure and well-drained soil ranging from sandy to loamy textures. Moderate watering is recommended, avoiding overwatering to maintain healthy growth. At maturity, the tree can reach heights of 20 to 30 feet and has a moderate growth rate. It is hardy in USDA zones 9 through 11 and is a perennial plant, making it a lasting addition to your garden.

Plant Condition Disclosure

Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.

Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note

You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

Customer Notice for Live Plants

Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without the required photos or more than 48 hours after delivery may not be eligible for review, replacement, or refund.