Taperebá

Spondiasmombin

Family
Anacardiaceae (an-a-kard-ee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Spondias (SPON-dee-as)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Textured
Height
over 40 ft. (12 m)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Lake Worth, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

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(Zone 11) | April 2004 | positive

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