Jamaican Nettletree
Scientific Name: Trema micrantha (L.) Blume
Synonyms: Calyptracordia alba Jacq., Cordia alba (Jacq.) Roem. & Schult., Cordia dentata Poir., Trema floridana Britton, Trema micranthum (L.) Blume, orth. var.
Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Hamamelididae / Urticales / Ulmaceae / Trema Lour./ Trema micrantha (L.) Blume
| General Information | |
|---|---|
| Usda Symbol | TRMI2 |
| Group | Dicot |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Growth Habits | ShrubTree, |
| Native Locations | TRMI2 |
Plant Guide
Use soil moisture sensors to measure the soil moisture of Jamaican Nettletree.
Plant Traits
Growth Requirements
| pH, Maximum | 8.5 |
|---|---|
| Adapted to Coarse Textured Soils | Yes |
| Adapted to Fine Textured Soils | No |
| Adapted to Medium Textured Soils | Yes |
| Anaerobic Tolerance | Low |
| CaCO3 Tolerance | Medium |
| Cold Stratification Required | No |
| Drought Tolerance | Medium |
| Fertility Requirement | Medium |
| Frost Free Days, Minimum | 365 |
| Hedge Tolerance | Low |
| pH, Minimum | 6.0 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Maxim | 640 |
| Planting Density per Acre, Minim | 320 |
| Precipitation, Maximum | 70 |
| Precipitation, Minimum | 30 |
| Root Depth, Minimum (inches) | 36 |
| Salinity Tolerance | Low |
| Shade Tolerance | Tolerant |
| Temperature, Minimum (°F) | 40 |
Morphology/Physiology
| Bloat | None |
|---|---|
| Resprout Ability | No |
| Toxicity | Slight |
| Active Growth Period | Fall |
| Coppice Potential | No |
| Fall Conspicuous | No |
| Fire Resistant | No |
| Flower Color | Green |
| Flower Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Foliage Porosity Summer | Moderate |
| Foliage Porosity Winter | Moderate |
| Fruit/Seed Color | Orange |
| Nitrogen Fixation | None |
| Low Growing Grass | No |
| Leaf Retention | Yes |
| Known Allelopath | No |
| Height, Mature (feet) | 20.0 |
| Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee | 39 |
| Growth Rate | Rapid |
| Fruit/Seed Conspicuous | No |
| Foliage Texture | Coarse |
Reproduction
| Small Grain | No |
|---|---|
| Seed per Pound | 9303 |
| Fruit/Seed Period End | Year Round |
| Propagated by Tubers | No |
| Propagated by Sprigs | No |
| Propagated by Sod | No |
| Propagated by Seed | Yes |
| Propagated by Cuttings | No |
| Propagated by Container | No |
| Propagated by Bulb | No |
| Propagated by Bare Root | No |
| Fruit/Seed Persistence | Yes |
| Fruit/Seed Period Begin | Year Round |
| Bloom Period | Spring |
| Propagated by Corm | No |
Suitability/Use
| Veneer Product | No |
|---|---|
| Pulpwood Product | No |
| Post Product | No |
| Palatable Human | Yes |
| Nursery Stock Product | No |
| Naval Store Product | No |
| Lumber Product | No |
| Fuelwood Product | Medium |
| Fodder Product | No |
| Christmas Tree Product | No |
| Berry/Nut/Seed Product | No |
