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Bluebush

Diospyros lycioides, Ebenaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Barrel medicMedicago truncatula
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Thorny OliveElaeagnus pungens
Nitrogen FixationWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Lama persimmonDiospyros sandwicensis

Persimmon species can exhibit allelopathic inhibition and root competition with related species

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionErosion ControlDrought Tolerance

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive Aid

Common Questions

What zones does Bluebush grow in?

Bluebush grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Bluebush?

Good companions for Bluebush include Barrel medic, Thorny Olive.

Design guilds with Bluebush and see companion relationships visually.

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