Doncella

Scientific Name: Byrsonima spicata (Cav.) Kunth


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Polygalales / Malpighiaceae / Byrsonima Rich. ex Kunth/ Byrsonima spicata (Cav.) Kunth

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General Information
Usda SymbolBYSP
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsBYSP

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum7.5
pH, Minimum5.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum130
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationOval
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodSpring
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ColorYellow
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousNo
Growth RateRapid
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee45
Height, Mature (feet)66.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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