Bayrumtree
Pimenta racemosa
- Native to:
- Cayman Is., Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti, Leeward Is., Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, United States, Venezuelan Antilles, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
Photo by David J. Stang
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Myrtaceae
- Genus:
- Pimenta
- Species:
- Pimenta racemosa
- USDA Symbol:
- PIRA
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Shrub , Tree
- Height:
- 1200 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may,jun,jul
- Bloom Colors:
- white, cream
Wildlife Benefits
- Bees:
- ★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds, bees
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
- Fragrant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 7.0 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist
- Notes:
- native to Caribbean coastal regions
Propagation & Germination
Pre-treatment: Intact, whole fruits are planted in germination trays with a commercial potting medium about 0.25 in deep.
Establishment: Seed collection can be challenging as some large trees produce little to no seeds while adjacent, smaller trees do produce fruit. Fruit matures and drops from the tree quickly. Ripe fruits are taken from the ground and directly from the tree. The species is found through West Indies from Cuba and Jamaica to Grenada and Trinidad; also native to Venezuela. Both wild and planted specimens are present in small numbers on St. Thomas.
Source: npn.rngr.net