Largest fruit of all. Fruits usually weigh 20 to 40 pounds, although fruits of 100 pounds have been recorded. The part that is eaten is the fleshy part surrounding the seed. The taste is often described as juicy fruit gum, but this does not do it justice. The seeds are also very tasty when boiled or roasted The tree is large 30-40 feet tall and fast growing. Produces in 3 to 5 years. Likes full sun and good drainage. Makes a good windbreak.