Venezuelan Star Apple

Chrysophyllum venezuelanense, Sapotaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Understory

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Cohune PalmAttalea cohune

Shade ProvisionNurse PlantWind Protection

RaintreeAlbizia saman

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

Candle treeParmentiera cereifera

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Pacara Earpod TreeEnterolobium contortisiliquum

Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Native MangosteenGarcinia warrenii

Both fruit trees compete for similar growing conditions and may produce inhibitory compounds

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberShade Provision

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Anti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Venezuelan Star Apple grow in?

Venezuelan Star Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Venezuelan Star Apple?

Good companions for Venezuelan Star Apple include Cohune Palm, Raintree, Candle tree, Pacara Earpod Tree.

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