Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Sabiaceae

Genus:

Meliosma

Species:

Meliosma obtusifolia

USDA Symbol:

MEOB2

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

1500 cm

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

birds

Fragrant:

Yes

Fall Color:

yellow

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 forested, shaded environments

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

Warm then cold/moist stratification (double dormancy) — 90–180 days

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI