Spondias lutea L.

Scientific Name: Spondias lutea L.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Sapindales / Anacardiaceae / Spondias L./ Spondias lutea L.

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General Information
Usda SymbolSPLU6
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsSPLU6

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)30
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.9
pH, Minimum4.8
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum120
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
ToxicityNone
Shape and OrientationErect
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionNo
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)45.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee35
Growth RateModerate
Growth FormSingle Crown
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound2601
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsYes
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndWinter
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductYes
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanYes
Palatable Graze AnimalMedium
Palatable Browse AnimalMedium
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductYes
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