Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Burseraceae

Genus:

Protium

Species:

Protium balsamiferum

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Thrives in tropical forest conditions