Pili Nut
Canarium ovatum
- Native to:
- Philippines
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Burseraceae
- Genus:
- Canarium
- Species:
- Canarium ovatum
- USDA Symbol:
- CAOV7
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 2000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- white
- Food Forest:
- Contains edible parts
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to tropical climates with high humidity