Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Lauraceae

Genus:

Persea

Species:

Persea krugii

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

well-drained, fertile, loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to tropical forests with high organic matter