Akee
Blighia sapida
Akee is a large tropical tree best suited to warm, frost-free climates in USDA zones 10-11, requiring full sun and well-drained soil. It demands consistent moisture during establishment but develops moderate drought tolerance once mature. Note that only the properly ripened, opened arils are safe to eat — unripened fruit is highly toxic and must never be consumed.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
12″ – 36″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
144″
Watering Schedule
Every 7-10 Days • Water Deeply To Saturate The Root Zone Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Watering Again
Temperature
-20° – 90°F
Mature Spread
up to 18″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Propagation: Seed
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Jan 14, 2020 by Aelle J (cc-by-sa)
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