Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Swietenia

Species:

Swietenia mahagoni

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to coastal regions, tolerates saline conditions