Food Forests for Schools

JUNE PLUM

Spondias dulcis (Anacardiaceae)

• Perennial deciduous tree that grows up to 60 feet. Compound leaves are composed of around 20 pairs of yellow and green leaflets. Flowers are small and white. Fruits are oblong to oval and become yellow when ripe.
• Fruit can be eaten unripe or ripe, raw or cooked. Young leaves can be eaten raw, cooked in soups, or used medicinally for sore throats and inflammation.
• 这种水果是果胶、铁、维生素C和其他营养物质的良好来源.
• Best in well-drained soil.
• Full sun.

For more information, please call:
305-558-4544, ext. 118
or Email Food Forest for Schools Program Manager