Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Sapium

Species:

Sapium laurocerasus

USDA Symbol:

SALA8

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

apr,may

Bloom Colors:

yellow-green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fall Color:

red

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Cold/moist stratification required — 60–90 days

Germination Time:

30–60 days

Notes:

Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 60-90 days to break dormancy.