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Kangaroo Apple

Solanum laciniatum, Solanaceae

Zones
8–10
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

5.5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sunshine WattleAcacia terminalis
Nitrogen FixationBeneficial Insect Habitat
Alpine Mint BushProstanthera cuneata
Pest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Bitou BushChrysanthemoides monilifera subsp. rotundata

Bitou bush outcompetes kangaroo apple through aggressive growth and allelopathic compounds in coastal areas.

Bush TomatoSolanum chippendalei

Related Solanum species can share pests and diseases, creating vulnerability when grown in proximity

Uses

Functions

Pharmaceutical CompoundsWildlife HabitatSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

Ripe Fruits

Medicinal Uses

Steroid ProductionTraditional Aboriginal Medicine

Common Questions

What zones does Kangaroo Apple grow in?

Kangaroo Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 10.

What are good companion plants for Kangaroo Apple?

Good companions for Kangaroo Apple include Sunshine Wattle, Alpine Mint Bush.

Design guilds with Kangaroo Apple and see companion relationships visually.

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