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Guía de Cultivo para el Sur de Florida
Requisitos de Luz
Requisitos de Agua
Once established (12–18 months), Pitch Apple is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Low water requirements once established. Water 2x per week for first year; reduce to 1x per week or rainfall only after establishment. One of South Florida's most drought tolerant shrubs.
Suelo y Fertilización
Fertilizer: Balanced slow-release 8-2-12. Low phosphorus for coastal soils.
Schedule: February and September with balanced slow-release. Low fertilizer needs compared to most shrubs.
Tolerancia a la Sal
Suitable for coastal planting across all 5 South Florida counties.
- Altura Madura
- 4–10 ft
- Ancho Maduro
- 3–8 ft
- Tasa de Crecimiento
- moderate
- Demanda de Agua
- 2/10
- Grado Florida
- Florida #1
- Costo Instalado
- $$
- Zonas USDA
- 10a, 10b, 11
- Estado FLEPPC
- None
- Calificación Iguana
- 7/10
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Preguntas Frecuentes
How fast does Pitch Apple grow in South Florida?
Pitch Apple has a moderate growth rate. In South Florida's warm, humid climate it typically establishes quickly with proper watering and fertilization.
Is Pitch Apple safe for pets?
Yes, Pitch Apple is considered pet-safe. Low toxicity risk in landscape settings. Fruit not palatable to pets.
How much water does Pitch Apple need in South Florida?
Low water needs (2/10). Once established (12–18 months), Pitch Apple is drought-tolerant and requires minimal supplemental irrigation in South Florida.
Can Pitch Apple tolerate salt air in South Florida?
Pitch Apple has high salt tolerance (8/10) and is well-suited for coastal South Florida, including areas with salt air in Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Collier, and Monroe counties.
Is Pitch Apple available in Miami-Dade County?
In Miami-Dade County, Pitch Apple is classified as: allowed. Allowed.
Disponibilidad por Condado en el Sur de Florida
Miami-Dade County
Allowed. Non-restricted.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–11. Tropical climate, year-round warmth and humidity.
Ver Guía del Condado →Broward County
Allowed. Very popular in Broward coastal and HOA landscapes.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical with warm winters and wet/dry seasons.
Ver Guía del Condado →Palm Beach County
Allowed. Excellent choice for Palm Beach County coastal properties.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 9b–10b. Transitional zone with occasional winter cold in north.
Ver Guía del Condado →Collier County
Allowed. Excellent for coastal Collier County landscapes.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 10a–10b. Subtropical Gulf Coast with seasonal flooding.
Ver Guía del Condado →Monroe County
Allowed. High salt tolerance makes it excellent for Keys coastal landscapes.
✓ Apto para costa
USDA Zone 11. Tropical maritime, highest salt exposure of all 5 counties.
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