Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Simaroubaceae

Genus:

Picrasma

Species:

Picrasma excelsa

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Tree

Height:

More than 40 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Native Range

United States: Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rich, well-drained loamy soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

native to Caribbean, prefers forested areas