Tropical-apricot
Mammea americana
Tropical-apricot is a large evergreen fruit tree requiring a warm, frost-free tropical or subtropical climate with full sun and well-drained, fertile soil. It grows slowly to maturity and requires regular deep watering and periodic fertilization during the growing season. Best suited for spacious outdoor landscapes in USDA zones 10–12; it is not suitable for container growing indoors.
Care Level
High
Sun
Partial Shade
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Fast
Mature Height
12″ – 48″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
360″
Flowers
white
Watering Schedule
Every 5-7 Days • Water Deeply Until Moisture Drains From The Bottom, Then Allow The Top 2 Inches Of Soil To Dry Before Rewatering
Soil pH
4 – 8.5
Temperature
-25° – 95°F
Mature Spread
up to 48″
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Coarse
Propagation: Seed, Division, Cutting
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle
Image: trefle.io — Taken Oct 6, 2019 by Judicael Jeranaud (cc-by-sa)
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