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Turtle Plum

Spondias testudinis, Anacardiaceae

Zones
10–12
Layer
Understory
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (fruiting)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 7.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

TapiriraSpondias venulosa
Pollinator Sharing
Sessile-leaved NasturtiumTropaeolum sessilifolium
Trap CropPest Deterrent
PitombaTalisia esculenta
Pollinator SharingShade Provision

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionWindbreakErosion Control

Edible Parts

FruitYoung Leaves

Medicinal Uses

Digestive AidAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Turtle Plum grow in?

Turtle Plum grows in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Turtle Plum?

Good companions for Turtle Plum include Tapirira, Sessile-leaved Nasturtium, Pitomba.

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