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Brazil Nut

Bertholletia excelsa, Lecythidaceae

Zones
1011
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderProducer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

HighHighHigh

Soil pH

56

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Uses

Functions

TimberFoodOil

Edible Parts

Seeds

Common Questions

What zones does Brazil Nut grow in?

Brazil Nut grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Brazil Nut?

Good companions for Brazil Nut include Coconut Palm, Breadfruit, Rubber Tree.

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