Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Muntingiaceae

Genus:

Muntingia

Species:

Muntingia calabura

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

20-40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Colors:

red, white

Native Range

United States: California, Florida, Guam, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Palau

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

fertile, well-drained sandy loam

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

thrives in disturbed areas and secondary forests