PLANTS OF LÚCUMA - POUTERIA LUCUMA
An exotic and valuable tree that will add a unique and special touch to your garden. Native to the Andes, it is highly prized for its fruit, which is used in sweets and ice cream.
An evergreen tree growing up to 15 metres tall with tough, light-coloured bark. Long, elliptical, dark green leaves. Small, greenish-yellow, tubular flowers in clusters.
The fruit is round but pointed at the end and bright green in colour. It weighs around 200 g. The flesh is very sweet and has a characteristic intense yellow colour.
It needs well-drained soil with organic matter.
Not available | Available from: 03-2026
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| Climate Zone | Sub-tropical, Temperate areas, Warm areas |
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| Flower colour | Yellow |
| Fruit color | Green |
| Hardiness | Drought resistant, Half-hardy (0şC) |
| Plant use | Culinary, Fruit production, Gardening |
| Soil - Moisture | Well-drained |
| Soil - Type | Clay, Loam, Rich, Sand |
| Sunlight - Exposure | Partial shade, Sun |
| Watering | Moderate |
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Easter 2026
This week we will only be shipping orders on Monday 30 March to ensure that orders arrive before bank holidays.
We will resume deliveries from Tuesday 7 April 2026.
The nursery will be open until Thursday 2 april. If you would like to collect your order or visit us we would be delighted to welecome you from 8 am to 2 pm.
Happy Easter !