Lucuma

Pouteria lucuma, Sapotaceae

Zones

9b–11b

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Slow

Guild Roles

Producer

Full Sun (optimal)

Moderate

6 – 7.5

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Large leguminous tree creates excessive shade and may produce growth-inhibiting compounds

Food

Fruit

Lucuma grows in USDA hardiness zones 9b through 11b.

Good companions for Lucuma include Abiu, Rubber Tree, Rain Tree.

Design guilds with Lucuma and see companion relationships visually.