Choerospondias axillaris

A fast-growing, deciduous tree to 20m tall in its native habitat but likely to be smaller in cultivation. The greyish-brown bark exudes a sticky resin and splits to reveal a pink inner layer. Divided leaves up to 40cm long are made up of 4-15 pairs of pointed, papery leaflets, each up to 12.5cm long. Leaves emerge tinged red in the spring, maturing to green before turning red again in the autumn. Small, yellowish or red flowers borne in late spring are followed by fruits to 2.5cm across that ripen to red and are edible with a sour, white flesh