Bastardcedar
Guazuma ulmifolia
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Malvaceae
- Genus:
- Guazuma
- Species:
- Guazuma ulmifolia
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- green, yellow
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
rice moth (Corcyra cephalonica), stored nut moth (Paralipsa gularis)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- prefers disturbed areas and secondary forests
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: Seeds are dipped in boiling water for 30 seconds, then cooled off under cold flowing water. The gel that forms around the seeds should be removed by rubbing the seeds between paper towels.
Establishment: Fruits for seed collection were harvested from trees in St. Croix. Fruiting is variable throughout the year with distinct peaks in production. The plant is sun-loving and does poorly in the greenhouse, becoming weak and chlorotic if shaded for too long.
Source: npn.rngr.net