Meet the Thai Black Ruby<\/b>, a premium Wax Apple variety that stands out from the rest. While traditional bell-shaped wax apples can sometimes be spongy or bland, the Thai Black Ruby delivers a consistent, solid crunch<\/b> in every bite. Its unique, elongated shape (formerly nicknamed “Missile”) holds more dense flesh and less air, ensuring a superior eating experience.<\/p>\n Superior Texture:<\/b> If you dislike the “spongy” texture of some wax apples, this is the tree for you. The flesh is dense, crisp, and snaps when you bite into it.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Stunning Color:<\/b> As the fruit ripens, the skin transitions from a glossy red to a deep, mysterious black-red, resembling a dark ruby. It\u2019s an ornamental showstopper in any garden.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n High Sweetness:<\/b> This variety is known for its high brix (sugar content), offering a refreshing, thirst-quenching sweetness that tastes like specialized sugar water or sugarcane.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n This is not just an imported dream\u2014it’s a local reality.<\/i> The photos you see are from our own harvest right here in the USA<\/b>. We have tested this variety and confirmed it thrives and fruits successfully in our climate.<\/p>\n Growth Habit:<\/b> Vigorous grower with high yield potential.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Harvest:<\/b> Fruit turns deep red\/black when fully ripe. 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