Byrsonima lucida

Locustberry

Family: Malpighiaceae Malpighia


Type Tree
USDA Hardiness range 10B - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Pink, red, yellow
Bloom time Spring and Summer
Water needs Moist
Height 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Spread 15' to 25' / 4.60m to 7.60m
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Bloom attributes Attracts butterflies
Leaf color Blue, green
Fruit color Brown, green, red
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Rounded
Attributes and features Attracts birds, native to North America, invasive