Mammee Apple
Mammea americana
- Native to:
- Bahamas, Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Guatemala, Haiti, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico, Puerto Rico, Southwest Caribbean, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Calophyllaceae
- Genus:
- Mammea
- Species:
- Mammea americana
- USDA Symbol:
- MAAM2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Caterpillars:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Recorded caterpillar host plant (HOSTS Database)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bats, small mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (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:
- 14–60 days
- Notes:
- Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability quickly when dried.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI