Pouteria australis
BLACK APPLE, NATIVE SAPODILLA
Sapotaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

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Origins: Australia, Sydney region region, NSW, QLD

Other Botanical Names: Planchonella australis

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Pouteria australis
BLACK APPLE, NATIVE SAPODILLA
Sapotaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen tree

Hardiness zones: 10-12

Sunlight: hot overhead sun to dappled light

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline
25m
Plant habit
 
15m

FEATURES

Flowers: white

Flowering Time: late spring to mid summer

Edibility: edible fruit


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical & bush designs

Uses: street tree, shade tree

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average






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