Terminalia samoensis
Terminalia samoensis
- Native to:
- Bismarck Archipelago, Caroline Is., Cook Is., Gilbert Is., Guam, Marianas, Marshall Is., Palau, Phoenix Is., Samoa, Society Is., Solomon Is., Sulawesi, Tokelau-Manihiki, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Wallis-Futuna Is.
J.M.Garg
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Combretaceae
- Genus:
- Terminalia
- Species:
- Terminalia samoensis
- USDA Symbol:
- TESA2
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- well-drained, sandy to loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to coastal areas, tolerates salt spray