Wampi Or Wampee Or Clausena Lansium

Wampi – Clausena lansium

Common names

• Wampi
• Chinese Wampi
• Huangpi Fruit

Description

Wampi (Clausena lansium) is a small to medium evergreen fruit tree grown for its clusters of round, yellow to brown fruit with a sweet–tangy flavour. The fruit is popular in Asian cuisine and is eaten fresh or used in preserves and drinks.

The tree has glossy green leaves, a neat growth habit, and fragrant white flowers, making it both ornamental and productive. Wampi is well suited to warm, frost-free areas and can be grown in the ground or as a large container plant.

Key features

• Edible tropical fruit tree
• Sweet and tangy fruit in clusters
• Evergreen with attractive foliage
• Suitable for pots or garden planting
• Productive once established
• Ideal for warm Perth microclimates

Uses

• Fresh eating: Fruit eaten raw when ripe
• Culinary: Used in jams, sauces, drinks, and desserts
• Ornamental: Attractive foliage and flowers
• Edible gardens: Great addition to backyard food gardens

Why it’s important

• Provides a rare and unique edible fruit for home gardens
• Adds diversity to subtropical and tropical fruit collections
• Long-lived tree with both food and ornamental value
• Popular in Asian food culture and home growing

Growing conditions (Perth / WA)

• Sun: Full sun to light shade
• Water: Moderate; regular watering during establishment
• Soil: Well-drained, fertile soil
• Climate: Warm, sheltered position; protect from frost
• Wind: Shelter from strong winds recommended

Care & maintenance

• Water regularly in hot weather, especially in Perth summers
• Mulch to retain soil moisture and protect roots
• Light pruning after fruiting to maintain shape
• Feed with a balanced fertiliser during spring and summer
• Protect young plants from cold and strong winds

How to grow Wampi in Perth

1. Choose a warm, protected position with good sunlight
2. Improve soil with compost and ensure good drainage
3. Water consistently while the plant establishes
4. Mulch well to reduce moisture loss in summer
5. Harvest fruit when fully coloured and slightly soft