Mobola Plum

Parinari curatellifolia, Chrysobalanaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Coastal Red MilkwoodMimusops caffra

Pollinator SharingNutrient Accumulation

Indian BeechMillettia pinnata

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Za BaobabAdansonia za

Shade ProvisionPollinator Sharing

Sensitive Partridge PeaChamaecrista nictitans

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

FaveiraParkia platycephala

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Large-leaved YellowwoodXylotheca kraussiana

Both forest trees compete for canopy space and deep soil nutrients

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberSoil ConservationWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

FruitsKernels

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveSkin ConditionsAntimicrobial

Common Questions

What zones does Mobola Plum grow in?

Mobola Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Mobola Plum?

Good companions for Mobola Plum include Coastal Red Milkwood, Indian Beech, Za Baobab, Sensitive Partridge Pea, Faveira.

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