Coastal Red Milkwood

Mimusops caffra, Sapotaceae

Zones

9–11

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerWindbreakShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Mobola PlumParinari curatellifolia

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Pointed-leaved Tick-trefoilDesmodium glutinosum

Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat

TaupataCoprosma repens

Wind ProtectionNurse Plant

Magenta Lilly PillySyzygium paniculatum

Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

African Star AppleChrysophyllum albidum

Both Sapotaceae trees with dense canopies compete for light and soil nutrients

Butter TreeMadhuca butyracea

Both Sapotaceae trees with similar growth patterns compete for resources and space

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberWindbreakCoastal Protection

Edible Parts

Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Bark ExtractsWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Coastal Red Milkwood grow in?

Coastal Red Milkwood grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Coastal Red Milkwood?

Good companions for Coastal Red Milkwood include Mobola Plum, Pointed-leaved Tick-trefoil, Taupata, Magenta Lilly Pilly.

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