Bulletwood

Manilkara bidentata, Sapotaceae

Zones

10–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)Full Sun (tolerated)

Water

High (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mexican Wild YamDioscorea mexicana

Shade ProvisionPhysical Support

Peruvian window leafMonstera obliqua

Physical SupportNurse Plant

Clery RootCalathea macrosepala

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Hairy-leaved PepperPiper hispidum

Pest DeterrentShade Provision

Giant Dutchman's PipeAristolochia grandiflora

Physical SupportShade ProvisionPest Deterrent

Fragrant climbing ylangArtabotrys odoratissimus

Physical SupportShade Provision

Bijao LeafCalathea cyclophora

Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

KhirniManilkara hexandra

Related Manilkara species compete for similar forest niches and exhibit slow growth competition patterns

Alexandrian LaurelCalophyllum inophyllum

Calophyllum produces strong allelopathic compounds that can inhibit growth of other tree species

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionTimber ProductionCarbon Sequestration

Edible Parts

FruitLatex

Medicinal Uses

Wound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Bulletwood grow in?

Bulletwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Bulletwood?

Good companions for Bulletwood include Mexican Wild Yam, Peruvian window leaf, Clery Root, Hairy-leaved Pepper, Giant Dutchman's Pipe.

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