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Cordia alliodora

 Forest Laurel - Also known as Tropical Timber - A flowering tree that is sure to brighten your day with   dense leafy branches and highly scented, whimsical flowers that bloom in clusters of creamy white and grow to about one inch across.  The light colored trunk that will rarely grow straight makes it an outstanding specimen plant and perfect for Bonsai Culture!

  Item # rsd - 26

 

Sowing instructions: Soak seed overnight. Sow seed at 55-65 ° F in standard good draining potting mix with a little sand.

 

Plant Care: Grow in full light, water freely during growing season, sparingly in winter and feed once a month. Grow in a standard potting mix. Transplant when large enough to handle into pots. Prefers fertile, well-drained soils, but can survive on most soils.  Keep humid if in dry conditions by occasional misting. Cannot tolerate outdoor temperatures below 55 degrees. Zone 10-12 for standard growing outdoors.

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Item Name: Forest Laurel 10 seed pack
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Fun Facts:  
  • Can produce flowers and seeds within 5-10 years of maturity
  • This tree is often used as a shade tree for coffee and cocoa plantation
  • Common in natural canopy openings in mature tropical forests of Soberania Venezuela
  • Wood is often used in construction
  • Makes an excellent plant for collectors of plants for the home or greenhouse environment
  • Grown for the beautiful leaf shape and color.  
  • Makes an excellent specimen for Bonsai Culture

 

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