Mahogany Plant (Pack of 5)
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Product Description
Mahogany is a large, fast-growing tropical hardwood tree from the genus Swietenia and the family Meliaceae, famous for its strong, durable, reddish-brown timber.
KEY PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
HEIGHT: Can grow up to 100–150 feet tall with thick, straight trunks.
LEAVES: Pinnately compound leaves with smooth, glossy green leaflets.
FLOWERS: Small, fragrant greenish-yellow or purple-yellow flowers.
FRUIT AND SEEDS: Produces large, woody upward-facing capsules (often called "sky fruits") that release winged seeds.
GROWING REQUIREMENTS
CLIMATE: Thrives in hot, tropical, and subtropical humid climates.
SOIL: Prefers deep, fertile, well-drained alluvial or sandy loam soils with a pH above 6.5.
SUNLIGHT: Requires full, direct sunlight for optimal growth.
MAIN USES
TIMBER: Highly prized for crafting high-end furniture, cabinets, musical instruments (like guitars), and boats.
AESTHETICS: Grown as a majestic shade or avenue tree in large landscapes and forestry plantations.