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Calabash Nutmeg

Monodora myristica, Annonaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderBeneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Partial Shade (preferred)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

African Oil Bean TreePentaclethra macrophylla
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Yellow FlamboyantPeltophorum pterocarpum
Nitrogen FixationShade Provision
Bastard CardamomAframomum daniellii
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Bitter KolaGarcinia kola
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Uses

Functions

Spice ProductionTimberShade CreationBiodiversity SupportCarbon Sequestration

Edible Parts

SeedsFruits

Medicinal Uses

Digestive DisordersRespiratory AilmentsAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Calabash Nutmeg grow in?

Calabash Nutmeg grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Calabash Nutmeg?

Good companions for Calabash Nutmeg include African Oil Bean Tree, Yellow Flamboyant, Bastard Cardamom, Bitter Kola.

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