ON THIS PLANT
Trichilia emetica is a tree in the family Meliaceae, commonly known as the Natal mahogany. It is an evergreen tree, with handsome glossy dark green leaves and a wide spreading crown. Its sweet-scented flowers attract bees and birds.
CHARACTERISTICS
Botanical profile.
- Plant Type
- Tree
- Life Cycle
- Perennial
- Genus
- Trichilia
- Family
- Meliaceae
- Hardiness Zone
- 10-12
- Mature Height
- 14.94 m to 29.87 m
- Mature Spread
- 10.06 m to 14.94 m
- Leaf Color
- Dark Green
- Leaf Type
- Semi-evergreen
- Flower Color
- White, Cream
- Flower Size
- 0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
- Bloom Time
- Fall
- Planting Time
- Autumn
- Harvest Time
- Winter
- Native Area
- Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
ALSO KNOWN AS
Other names.
en Natal mahogany en Christmas-bells en Mafura-butter en Ethiopian-mahogany en Banket mahogany
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