Calophyllum brasilense

‘Brazilian Beautyleaf’

 

Description:   Handsome, low-branching crooked or leaning tree with rough gray bark, and shiny green, leathery, oblong leaves and with yellow midrib..                          

 

Size: Typical height 35 ft.               

 

Location:   Plant at least 30 feet from power lines, and 16-22 feet from your house. Requires full sun.

Salt tolerance: High.

Watering:   Water during planting and for one year thereafter. Usually does not need additional watering after one year.
        
      

Fertilization:  Do not fertilize until 6 months after planting.     

 

Pruning: Wait one year to prune

 

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