Description
Cerbera manghas, also known as the Sea Mango, is an evergreen tree that can grow up to 20 m in height.
Its pure white flowers are accentuated with a pinkish-red centre and have a mild fragrance.
It is a small evergreen tree with round to oval crown, up to 20 m tall. All parts of the plant exude white, milky latex when cut.
* Light preference : Full sun
* Preferred climate zone : Tropical, Sub-Tropical / Monsoonal
* Native habitat : Terrestrial (Coastal Forest), Shoreline (Mangrove Forest, Sandy Beach)
* Desirable plant features : Ornamental Flowers, Ornamental Fruits, Fragrant (Flowers)
* Plant & rootzone preference – tolerance : Moist Soils, Well-Drained Soils, Saline Soils / Salt Spray, Fertile Loamy Soils
It is suitable for planting along streetscapes, parks, gardens and coastal areas for its attractive, white flowers.
The compact, round to oval crown provides a neat structural form for formal gardens.
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