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Black Plum

Spondias nigrescens, Anacardiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade Provider

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Sea Bean VineMucuna bracteata
Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent
Pink Powder PuffCalliandra brevipes
Nitrogen FixationPollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Golden AppleSpondias cytherea

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

Uses

Functions

Food ProductionShade ProvisionWildlife Habitat

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Black Plum grow in?

Black Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Black Plum?

Good companions for Black Plum include Sea Bean Vine, Pink Powder Puff.

Design guilds with Black Plum and see companion relationships visually.

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