Jatoba

Hymenaea courbaril, Fabaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerNitrogen FixerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

4.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Chicle TreeManilkara chicle

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Spotted GliricidiaGliricidia maculata

Nitrogen FixationNurse Plant

LerenCalathea allouia

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Elephant Foot YamAmorphophallus paeoniifolius

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Green SapotePouteria viridis

Shade ProvisionWind Protection

Antagonistic Plants

Santa MariaCalophyllum brasiliense

Large tropical trees compete for canopy dominance, with Calophyllum producing compounds that may inhibit nearby species

Uses

Functions

Timber ProductionFruit ProductionNitrogen FixationCarbon Sequestration

Edible Parts

Fruit PulpSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Respiratory AilmentsDigestive SupportAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Jatoba grow in?

Jatoba grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

Is Jatoba a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Jatoba is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Jatoba?

Good companions for Jatoba include Chicle Tree, Spotted Gliricidia, Leren, Elephant Foot Yam, Green Sapote.

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