Inga fagifolia (L.) Willd. ex Benth., non G. Don

Scientific Name: Inga fagifolia (L.) Willd. ex Benth., non G. Don


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Inga Mill./ Inga fagifolia (L.) Willd. ex Benth., non G. Don

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General Information
Usda SymbolINFA
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsINFA

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Inga fagifolia (L.) Willd. ex Benth., non G. Don is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Fertility RequirementMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum80
Precipitation, Minimum40
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Resprout AbilityNo
Nitrogen FixationLow
LifespanShort
Low Growing GrassNo
Active Growth PeriodFall
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorGreen
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Crown
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee30
Height, Mature (feet)20.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by CormNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer


Suitability/Use

Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Fodder ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Nursery Stock ProductNo
Palatable HumanYes
Post ProductNo
Pulpwood ProductNo
Veneer ProductYes
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