Plant Family

Chrysobalaceae

2 plants in database

Chrysobalaceae in this database spans zones 8-11 with 2 species, so design it as a guild component instead of a monoculture block. Use its strongest role (Erosion Control) intentionally and manage spacing for airflow because there are 2 recurring pests in this family. Anchor it in the Shrub layer and pair with unrelated support species in other layers; if you save seed from multiple cultivars, isolate flowering plants to reduce accidental crosses within the family.

Wikipedia — Chrysobalaceae
Plants in Database
2
Common Pests
2
Zone Range
8–11
Shrub
1 plants
Ground Cover
1 plants

Common Functions in This Family

Erosion Control×2 Wildlife Attractor×2 Edible×1 Windbreaker×1 Ground Cover×1

Shared Pest Pressure

Pests That Target Chrysobalaceae

Showing pests affecting 2+ plants in this family. Click any pest for organic control methods.

Scale Insects
100% of family
Coccoidea
Aphids
100% of family
Aphidoidea

All Chrysobalaceae Plants — 2 total

Coco Plum
Chrysobalanus icaco
Gopher Apple
Geobalanus oblongifolius