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Byrsonimaspicata

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Genus
Byrsonima (bur-SO-nim-uh)
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Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
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Synonym
Byrsonima berteroana
Byrsonima biacuminata
Byrsonima chrysophylla
Byrsonima guadalupensis
Byrsonima horneana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger

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Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color

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Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size

Unknown - Tell us

Other details

Unknown - Tell us

Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
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