Clusia
Clusia Guttifera
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Clusia are typically found in the full sun, but they can also take some part shade. Their thick, succulent like, leaves make them a great privacy hedge. Clusia are also low maintenance as they are drought tolerant, once established, and are easy to cut back. They can get 20ft tall but are typically maintained smaller. A regular fertilizing is needed- we recommend a spring, summer, fall application of the Sure-Gro 8-2-12 granular fertilizer. When planting your Clusia, you want to make sure they get plenty of water to acclimate and grow roots into the ground. Placing them about 4 ft apart to start gives them enough space to grow happily. Once they start growing, they will also grow wider towards each other to create that iconic hedge. They’re also a great option if you’re closer to the ocean, these are salt tolerant plants! You also want to be careful with the sap that is produced from its leaves, it can stain your clothes.
Fun Fact!
Clusia has numerous common names, one of which is "pitch apple." They get this nickname from the small, apple-like, fruit they produce. Clusias will produce a white or pink flower during the night that later turns into the fruit. However, this fruit is NOT safe to eat, so please be careful. Once done fruiting, it will split open to reveal vibrant red seeds that can be planted to make more plants.
