General Landscape Uses: Specimen tree, shade tree, tropical gardens

Ecological Restoration Notes: Carbon sequestration, soil stabilization and erosion control, pollinator support, biodiversity contribution

Description: Tree that has multicolored bark that peels away to reveal shades of green, blue, purple, orange, and red.

Dimensions: Height 100 – 250 ft.; Spread 60 – 125 ft.

Growth Rate: Fast

Native Range: Malesia and Papuasia

Native Habitats: Lowland tropical rainforests

Soils: Moist, well-draining, slightly acidic (pH 5.5 – 6.5)

Nutritional Requirements: Moderate

Salt Water Tolerance: Low to moderate

Salt Wind Tolerance: Moderate

Drought Tolerance: Moderate to Low

Light Requirements: Full Sun

Flower Color: White

Flower Characteristics: Showy

Flowering Season: All year

Fruit: Small woody capsules

Wildlife and Ecology: Flowers attract pollinators, provides a habitat for small animals

Horticultural Notes: Grown from seed, cuttings

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