Lakpura® Ceylon Olives (Weralu) Plant

Lakpura® Ceylon Olives (Weralu) Plant (Elaeocarpus serratus) is a tropical fruit plant valued for its oval green fruits with a pleasantly sour and mildly sweet flavor. Known locally as Weralu, this traditional Sri Lankan fruit plant is ideal for home gardens, orchards, and tropical fruit collections. Its fruits are commonly enjoyed fresh or used in pickles, chutneys, juices, preserves, and traditional food preparations.

Easy to grow and maintain, the Ceylon Olives plant thrives in warm tropical climates with good sunlight, regular watering, and well-drained soil. With proper care, it develops into a healthy small to medium-sized tree, producing seasonal fruits while adding attractive greenery and natural shade to the garden. Its local value, hardy growth, and useful harvests make it suitable for Sri Lankan home growers.