Bullwood
Sloanea berteriana
- Native to:
- Puerto Rico, United States
Weaver, Peter L,Englerth, George H. (George Henry), 1907-1991,Little, Elbert L. (Elbert Luther), 1907-2004 Woodbury, Roy O,Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.),Ewel, J. J,Englerth, George H. (George Henry), 1907-1991,Alfaro, Anastasio, 1865-1951,Southern Forest Experiment Station (New Orleans, La.)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Elaeocarpaceae
- Genus:
- Sloanea
- Species:
- Sloanea berteriana
- USDA Symbol:
- SLBE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 2500 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun,Part Shade
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- good drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- prefers undisturbed forest floors