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Jamaican Cherry

Muntingia calabura, Muntingiaceae

Zones
10–11
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (optimal)

Water

Moderate

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Red CalliandraCalliandra calothyrsus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
FeijoaAcca sellowiana
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
LonganDimocarpus longan
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Coral TreeErythrina crista-galli
Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Uses

Functions

Food

Edible Parts

Fruit

Common Questions

What zones does Jamaican Cherry grow in?

Jamaican Cherry grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Jamaican Cherry?

Good companions for Jamaican Cherry include Red Calliandra, Feijoa, Longan, Coral Tree.

Design guilds with Jamaican Cherry and see companion relationships visually.

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