Maricao, Doncella

Byrsonimaspicata

Genus
Byrsonima (bur-SO-nim-uh)
Species
spicata (spi-KAH-tuh)
Synonym
Byrsonima berteroana
Byrsonima biacuminata
Byrsonima chrysophylla
Byrsonima guadalupensis
Byrsonima horneana
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
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)
Bloom Color
Bright Yellow
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
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
Regional

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