Canthium odoratum (G. Forst.) Seem.
Scientific Name: Canthium odoratum (G. Forst.) Seem.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Rubiales / Rubiaceae / Psydrax Gaertn./ Canthium odoratum (G. Forst.) Seem.
| General Information |
| Usda Symbol | CAOD2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | CAOD2 |
Plant Guide
Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Canthium odoratum (G. Forst.) Seem. is planted.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 640 |
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| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 1280 |
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| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
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| Fire Tolerance | Medium |
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| Cold Stratification Required | No |
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| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | No |
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| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | Yes |
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| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | No |
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Morphology/Physiology
| Coppice Potential | No |
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| Shape and Orientation | Erect |
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| Resprout Ability | No |
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| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
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| Low Growing Grass | No |
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| Known Allelopath | No |
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| Leaf Retention | Yes |
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| Bloat | None |
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| Fall Conspicuous | No |
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| Fire Resistant | No |
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| Flower Color | White |
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| Flower Conspicuous | Yes |
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| Foliage Color | Green |
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| Fruit/Seed Color | Black |
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| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | Yes |
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| Growth Form | Single Stem |
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| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 49 |
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| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
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Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
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| Propagated by Tubers | No |
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| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
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| Propagated by Sod | No |
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| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
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| Propagated by Container | Yes |
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| Propagated by Cuttings | Yes |
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| Propagated by Corm | No |
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| Propagated by Bulb | No |
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| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Persistence | No |
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| Fruit/Seed Abundance | Low |
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| Bloom Period | Spring |
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Suitability/Use
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
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| Christmas Tree Product | No |
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| Fodder Product | No |
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| Lumber Product | No |
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| Naval Store Product | No |
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| Nursery Stock Product | No |
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| Palatable Human | No |
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| Post Product | No |
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| Pulpwood Product | No |
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| Veneer Product | No |
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