Brazilian Beautyleaf (Tree) – Calophyllum brasiliense
$ 22.50
General Landscape Uses: Shade tree, ornamental use, street tree, rain gardens and riparian areas, wildlife habitat, reforestation and restoration projects, environmental buffer Ecological Restoration Notes: Resilience to environmental tree, erosion control and soil stabilization, carbon sequestration, biodiversity support, reforestation and forest connectivity, restoring riparian ecosystems Description: Tropical evergreen tree. Dimensions: Height 30 – 40 ft.; Spread 40 – 50 ft. Growth Rate: moderate Native Range: Central and South America Native Habitats: Lowland tropical forests and swampy areas. Soils: clay; sand; loam; alkaline; acidic; well-drained Nutritional Requirements: Moderate to Low Salt Water Tolerance: Moderate Salt Wind Tolerance: High Drought Tolerance: High Light Requirements: full sun to part sun Flower Color: White Flower Characteristics: Small, fragrant, arranged in clusters Flowering Season: Late spring to early summer Fruit: Round drupe, typically green when immature and turning yellowish-brown as it ripens. Wildlife and Ecology: Plays an essential role in stabilizing riverbanks and wetland ecosystems Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed or cuttings. Comments:
