Cow Tree
Brosimum utile
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, French Guiana, Guyana, Honduras, Panamá, Peru, Suriname
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Moraceae
- Genus:
- Brosimum
- Species:
- Brosimum utile
- USDA Symbol:
- BRUT
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 3000 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Colors:
- green
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, mammals
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- tolerates poor drainage
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- thrives in tropical rainforest conditions