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Tapirira

Spondias venulosa, Anacardiaceae

Zones
9–12
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderMulch MakerWindbreak

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

Turtle PlumSpondias testudinis
Pollinator Sharing
CurriolaPouteria ramiflora
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Cacay NutCaryodendron orinocense
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

UmbúSpondias tuberosa

Same genus trees compete for growing space and soil resources in overlapping habitats

Uses

Functions

Fruit ProductionCanopy ShadingWildlife HabitatErosion Control

Edible Parts

Fruit

Medicinal Uses

DigestiveAnti-Inflammatory

Common Questions

What zones does Tapirira grow in?

Tapirira grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Tapirira?

Good companions for Tapirira include Turtle Plum, Curriola, Cacay Nut.

Design guilds with Tapirira and see companion relationships visually.

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