Item Tag: Honduras

We can combine multiple items for cheaper shipping. Ask for a invoice before checking out. Thank You all for your continued support!Swietenia macrophylla is a deciduous tree in the Meliaceae family. Its native range is from Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Familiar names include Honduras Mahogany, big-leaf mahogany, Honduran mahogany, bastard mahogany, broad-leaved mahogany, Brazilian mahogany, large-leaved mahogany, genuine mahogany, tropical American mahogany, sky fruit, among others. Mahogany wood is strong and is a source of furniture, musical instruments, ships, doors, coffins, and decors. A moderate growth rate can grow to around 90 feet tall from a smooth textured bark that is fragrant. The leaves are pinnate compound with 4-6 leaflets. New leaves emerge red or pink and change to green with time. The pale green or yellow flowers are fragrant and small. The fruits dry out and reveal brown-winged dispersed seeds. It prefers to grow in full sun with average water needs. Zones 10-11GerminationSoak seeds for 24 hours in warm water. Break off the wings and plant the seeds tip down in well-draining soil not quite buried. Keep moist in a bright spot. Keep temperatures around 65-75F. Germination is in 14-30 days.