Zapote De Costa
Manilkara pleeana
- Native to:
- Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, United States, Virgin Islands
Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004 Woodbury, Roy O United States. Forest Service United States. Forest Service. Timber Management Research,Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sapotaceae
- Genus:
- Manilkara
- Species:
- Manilkara pleeana
- USDA Symbol:
- MAPL2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
- Salt Tolerant:
- 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:
- native to tropical forests, prefers organic matter