PatternBaseLocustberry
Byrsonima lucida, Malpighiaceae
Zones
9–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow
Guild Roles
ProducerBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor
Growing Conditions
Sun
Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)
Water
Low (established)Moderate (seedling)
Soil pH
6 – 8
Tolerances
Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.
Companion Plants
Golden SpoonByrsonima verbascifolia
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Dwarf Custard AppleAnnona globifloraNurse PlantBeneficial Insect Habitat
Wild JujubeZiziphus nummulariaBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Malabar TamarindGarcinia cambogiaPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect HabitatShade Provision
Uses
Functions
Food ProductionDrought ToleranceCoastal Adaptation
Edible Parts
Fruits
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidant
Common Questions
What zones does Locustberry grow in?
Locustberry grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.
What are good companion plants for Locustberry?
Good companions for Locustberry include Golden Spoon, Dwarf Custard Apple, Wild Jujube, Malabar Tamarind.
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