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Lucuma - Grafted

Pouteria lucuma
Fruit Trees > Tropical Fruit Trees > Lucuma - Grafted
Yellow 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) 3-4m

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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