Boldo
Peumus boldus
- Native to:
- Chile
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Monimiaceae
- Genus:
- Peumus
- Species:
- Peumus boldus
- USDA Symbol:
- PEBO5
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 600 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug,sep
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
- Landscaping Shrub:
- Yes
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
- Fire Ecology:
- Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire
- Fire Notes:
- Resprouts vigorously from root crown after fire; adapted to Mediterranean-type fire regimes in Chilean matorral.
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Chilean matorral; prefers Mediterranean climate
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- None required
- Germination Time:
- 30–90 days
- Notes:
- Fresh seed germinates best; remove fleshy fruit coat before sowing.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI