Mimusops elegans (Bullet Wood Tree)


Botanical Information

FamilySapotaceae
GenusMimusops
Specieselegans
CategoryTropicals
TypeTree (evergreen)
OriginSouth Asia, southeast Asia, and northern Austrailia.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness ZoneRequires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Height5 m - 34 m
GrowthSlow

Description and Growing Information

PropagationSeed should be planted individually in pots and usually has a very high germination rate within 20-80 days. Semi-hardwood cutting and air layering are also effective.
Notable SpecimensSuan Packkad Palace, Bangkok, Thailand.
HabitatFound in humid lowland tropical forests, frequently close to the ocean. It can however be found at elevations of up to 600 m on rocky sites and inland forests and woods.
Leaf DescriptionGlossy, dark green, and ovate.
Flower DescriptionFragrant.
Colour DescriptionFlowers are cream, foliage is green while the fruit is green to bright red-orange when ripe.
Texture DescriptionFlowers are hairy.

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