Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Pentaphylacaceae

Genus:

Ternstroemia

Species:

Ternstroemia luquillensis

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

12-20 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

4.5 - 6.0 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to montane rainforests, prefers organic matter-rich soil