Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Moraceae

Genus:

Castilla

Species:

Castilla elastica subsp. gummifera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

3000 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, small mammals, bats

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–45 days

Notes:

Seeds lose viability quickly and should be planted fresh. Germination occurs best in warm, humid conditions with temperatures above 25°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI