Coyo

Persea schiedeana

Native to:
Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Panamá

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Lauraceae
Genus:
Persea
Species:
Persea schiedeana
USDA Symbol:
PESC11

Growth Characteristics

Height:
3000 cm
Light Requirements:
Full Sun,Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
Low
Bloom Months:
feb,mar,apr,may
Bloom Colors:
yellow, green

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:
birds, small mammals

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:
native to humid, tropical regions

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
14–60 days
Notes:
Seeds are recalcitrant and must be planted fresh; they lose viability quickly if dried.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI