Lucuma - Grafted
Pouteria lucumaYellow flesh, sweet and similar to a canistel with unique peripheral flavours, like maple syrup. The fruits are round or oval and very popular in South America when they are dried, powdered or made into icecream. Lucuma is suited to more temperate areas i... Read More
Other Names: Lucmo, Lucuma bifera
$99.00
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Specifications of Lucuma - Grafted
Preferred Climate Subtropical, Warm TemperateLearn About Climate Zones
Grown From GraftedLearn About Propagation Methods
Max Height (when in the ground with good conditions) 5-10m
Plants required to Pollinate 1 (Self Pollinating)Learn about Pollination
Can it Handle Frosts? Likes Temps above 5deg, Sometimes
Amount of leaves in Winter? All Leaves (Evergreen)
Water Requirements Moderate Watering
Is it a Dwarf Fruit Tree? No (Full Size)
Time to Fruit/Flower/Harvest 2-3 Years
Sun or Shade Full (Sun:80%-100%)
Preferred Soil Type Good Drainage
Soil pH Neutral (6.6-7.3pH)
Fertiliser All Purpose, Compost
Plant Width 2-4m
Growth Rate Slow, Medium
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