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Forbes' Mangosteen

Garcinia forbesii, Clusiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 6.8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Weeping BottlebrushSyzygium floribundum
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Kwai MukArtocarpus hypargyreus
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

American Caesar's MushroomAmanita jacksonii

Garcinia species can produce compounds that inhibit fungal growth in soil environments

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Antioxidant PropertiesAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Forbes' Mangosteen grow in?

Forbes' Mangosteen grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Forbes' Mangosteen?

Good companions for Forbes' Mangosteen include Weeping Bottlebrush, Kwai Muk.

Design guilds with Forbes' Mangosteen and see companion relationships visually.

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