Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Rutaceae

Genus:

Amyris

Species:

Amyris balsamifera

USDA Symbol:

AMBA2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

600 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

mar,apr,may,jun

Bloom Colors:

white

Evergreen Shrub:

Yes

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Wildlife Benefits

Bees:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented bee visitation (GBIF)

Butterflies & Moths:

★☆☆☆☆ Documented Lepidoptera association (GBIF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds, butterflies, bees

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Salt Tolerant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, well-drained, calcareous soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to limestone-rich areas

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

14–60 days

Notes:

Seeds germinate best when fresh. Remove pulp before sowing and maintain warm temperatures around 25-30°C.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI