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Lucuma de Seda

Pouteria obovata, Sapotaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Slow

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Pernambuco bundleflowerDesmanthus pernambucanus
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
MassarandubaPouteria glomerata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

AbiuranaPouteria multiflora

Closely related Pouteria species compete for similar soil nutrients and canopy space

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberWildlife HabitatShade Provision

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Wound HealingDigestive

Common Questions

What zones does Lucuma de Seda grow in?

Lucuma de Seda grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Lucuma de Seda?

Good companions for Lucuma de Seda include Pernambuco bundleflower, Massaranduba.

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