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YELLOW MOMBIN

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General Info – Yellow Mombin, Hog Plum

Refer to the article for the similar and related Red Mombin for description, fruit characteristics, and growing requirements.

Plant Profile/Properties

Latin NameSpondias Mombin
Place of OriginTropical South America, Central America, Caribbean
PropagationSeedling
Deciduous/EvergreenDeciduous
Pollination (info)Self Pollinating
Average Max Height10m
Average Time to Fruiting5+ Years
Harvest PeriodFebruary – April
Growth RateHigh
Chill Hours (info)N/A
Cultivars/Varieties in AustraliaN/A
Dwarfing VarietiesNo
Preferred Climate(s) (info)Tropical, Subtropical
Marginal Climate(s)Warm Temperate
Cold Tolerance when Mature (info)No (2)
Rainfall (info)Medium
Pot SuitabilityYes
Sun/Shade ToleranceFull Sun
Preferred Soil (info)Good Drainage
Preferred PH (info)Slightly Acid (5.5-6.5)
Drought ToleranceMedium
Wind Tolerance (info)Low
Salt Tolerance (info)Medium
Pests & DiseasesFruit Fly

Where to Purchase – Online Nurseries (Australia Only)

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Yellow Mombin – No known sellers, if you’re an online nursery selling this product get in contact!
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