Pequi

Caryocarbrasiliense

Genus
Caryocar (kair-ee-OH-kur)
Species
brasiliense (bra-sill-ee-EN-see)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Deciduous
Height
20-30 ft. (6-9 m)
Spacing
12-15 ft. (3.6-4.7 m)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
N/A
Bloom Color
Cream/Tan
Bloom Time
Late Winter/Early Spring
Other Details
Category
Edible Fruits and Nuts
Trees
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Flowers are fragrant
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
Seed Collecting
Allow unblemished fruit to ripen; clean and dry seeds
Regional

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| September 2006 | positive

The fruit(green, when mature it falls from the tree, the pulp becomes soft and it exhales a strong scent. When mature, the size of tennis...Read More

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