Jewish Plum
Spondias dulcis
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Maluku, New Guinea, Santa Cruz Is., Solomon Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Anacardiaceae
- Genus:
- Spondias
- Species:
- Spondias dulcis
- USDA Symbol:
- SPDU3
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in fertile, organic-rich soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 14–28 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seeds germinate readily; viability decreases rapidly after fruit removal.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI
Pre-treatment: Plant the whole core of the vi fruit which usually contains 1 or 2 viable seeds. It is difficult to separate the seeds without damaging them.
Establishment: Vi trees are somewhat dormant for the winter months. Vi trees bear fruit nearly year-round, with a peak season of November - April in Hawaii. The plant is native throughout South and South-East Asia and has been introduced throughout the tropics. It is an important plant in some Pacific Island countries, such as Samoa.
Source: npn.rngr.net