Growing Guide: Ausubo

Common Names: Ausubo, Balata, Red Milkwood, Cow-Tree, Massaranduba,  Assapookoo


Native to: South America, Central America and the Caribbean


Traditional Uses: Culinary, Timber, Traditional Medicine


Plant Type: Tropical Evergreen Fruit Tree


Harvest Season: Year round


Mature Size: Up to 65 ft. tall


Soil & Moisture: Rich, well-draining soil.

Light Requirements: Full Sun


Self-Fertile: Yes


Growth Rate: Slow


Zone Hardiness: Outdoors 9-11 with frost protection; Patio/Greenhouse 4+ 


Propagation: Our Ausubo is grown from seed