Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Entandrophragma

Species:

Entandrophragma delevoyi

USDA Symbol:

ENDE3

Growth Characteristics

Height:

4500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

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:

prefers deep, fertile forest soils