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Golden Apple

Spondias cytherea, Anacardiaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

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

Pride of BarbadosCaesalpinia pulcherrima
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Five-finger taroXanthosoma caracu
Shade ProvisionNutrient Accumulation

Antagonistic Plants

Black PlumSpondias nigrescens

Congeneric Spondias trees may produce allelopathic compounds and compete intensively for canopy dominance

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionErosion ControlWindbreak

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Vitamin C Source

Common Questions

What zones does Golden Apple grow in?

Golden Apple grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Golden Apple?

Good companions for Golden Apple include Pride of Barbados, Five-finger taro.

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