Pithecellobium dulce (Guaymochil)

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil in full sun. Tolerates a wide range of soil conditions, including poor soil, heavy clay, and saline conditions. Drought tolerant once established. Fixes nitrogen in the soil. An invasive species in some introduced areas. Under glass, grow in loam-based compost in full light. Several parts of the tree are used medicinally.

Suggested uses

Mediterranean, Drought Tolerant, Hedging/Screens, Wallside and trellises, Wind-breaker, Greenhouse, Specimen tree, Bees (attract & feed bees)

UK hardiness

H2

USDA zones

Zone 10, Zone 11

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Spreading, Rounded

Native to

Central America, Northern South America

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

Contact may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction. Plant is spiny so handle with extreme caution.