Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rubiaceae

Genus:

Aidia

Species:

Aidia racemosa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, jun, jul, aug

Bloom Colors:

white

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: American Samoa, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Marshall Islands, Northern Mariana Islands, Palau

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:

prefers organic matter-rich environments