Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Meliaceae

Genus:

Xylocarpus

Species:

Xylocarpus moluccensis

Growth Characteristics

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Native Range

United States: Guam, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

tolerates poor drainage

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found in mangrove ecosystems