Aguacatillo
Meliosma herbertii
- Native to:
- Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Haiti, Leeward Is., Peru, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Virgin Islands, Windward Is.
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Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Sabiaceae
- Genus:
- Meliosma
- Species:
- Meliosma herbertii
- USDA Symbol:
- MEHE
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Tree
- Height:
- 1500 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Low
- Bloom Months:
- may,jun
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- birds
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rich, well-drained loamy soil
- pH:
- 5.5 - 6.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- consistently moist