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Lucuma

Pouteria lucuma

An Andean tree producing a green-skinned fruit with dry, sweet, maple-like flavored flesh, popular as a flavoring.

Family

Sapotaceae

Temperature

21-27°C (absolute 11-36°C)

Rainfall

900-1500mm (absolute 300-2300mm)

Altitude

3000m

Soil pH

6.5-7.5 (absolute 6-8.5)

Soil types

Well-drained, fertile soils