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Yellow Mombin

Spondias mombin, Anacardiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderPollinator Attractor

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

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

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

ArazaEugenia stipitata
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
African Oil Bean TreePentaclethra macrophylla
Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

Abiu CutitePouteria macrophylla

Both fruit trees compete for soil nutrients and may produce growth-inhibiting secondary metabolites

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionTimberErosion ControlWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

FruitsSeedsLeaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-InflammatoryWound Healing

Common Questions

What zones does Yellow Mombin grow in?

Yellow Mombin grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Yellow Mombin?

Good companions for Yellow Mombin include Araza, African Oil Bean Tree.

Design guilds with Yellow Mombin and see companion relationships visually.

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