Pleroma mutabile (Vell.) Triana

Height

Pleroma mutabile (Vell.) Triana can grow up to 12 metres in height when grown in open ground.

Trunk Characteristics

It has a short, slender trunk that can reach 14 inches in diameter.

Wood Use

Its wood is sometimes harvested from the wild for use in furniture making.

Ornamental Urban Use

It is an ornamental tree that produces three-coloured flowers, and its non-invasive roots do not damage nearby structures, making it well-suited for urban landscaping.

Container Cultivation Suitability

It is a very hardy tree that can also be grown in container gardens.

Container Growth Limitation

While it can reach 12 metres tall under open growing conditions, a container will limit root growth space and restrict the tree's overall size when grown this way.

Light Requirements

This plant prefers full sun exposure, though it can tolerate a small amount of shade.

Soil Requirements

It must be planted in well-drained soils that are rich in organic matter.