Spanish Cedar
Cedrela odorata
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Meliaceae
- Genus:
- Cedrela
- Species:
- Cedrela odorata
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- More than 40 ft
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Bloom Months:
- mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug
- Bloom Colors:
- pink, white
Native Range
United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands
Host Plant for Caterpillars
mahogany shoot borer (Hypsipyla grandella)
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- fertile, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- Prefers deep soils with good fertility
Germination Information
Pre-treatment: None required
Establishment: Seeds should be collected while pods are still closed, but brown in color, when wings are brown not green, using extendable pruners. Seeds should be placed on plastic mats or screens to ripen in the sun, allowing them to break open naturally. Avoid germination in beds and pricking out with the appearance of the first true leaves as it may cause j-rooting of the tap root. The establishment phase is longer than with other species.
Source: npn.rngr.net