Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Simaroubaceae

Genus:

Quassia

Species:

Quassia amara

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Perennial

Growth Habit:

Shrub , Tree

Height:

8-12 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

may

Bloom Colors:

red

Landscaping Shrub:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Guam, Puerto Rico, Palau, Virgin Islands

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 tropical rainforest conditions