Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Aspidosperma

Species:

Aspidosperma leucocymosum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

800 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

sep,oct,nov

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, insects

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

As a cerrado species, tolerates periodic fire with thick bark and ability to resprout from base. Cerrado fires typically occur every 2-4 years naturally.