Cabbagebark Tree

Scientific Name: Andira inermis (W. Wright) Kunth ex DC.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Andira Juss./ Andira inermis (W. Wright) Kunth ex DC.

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General Information
Usda SymbolANIN
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsANIN

Plant Guide

Use a soil moisture meter to monitor the soil moisture where Cabbagebark Tree is planted.

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)32
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceMedium
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceMedium
Fertility RequirementMedium
Fire ToleranceMedium
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceNone
Moisture UseLow
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum256
Precipitation, Minimum98
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceMedium
Shade ToleranceIntolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatMedium
ToxicityModerate
Shape and OrientationIrregular
Nitrogen FixationMedium
Resprout AbilityYes
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
C:N RatioHigh
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousYes
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerDense
Foliage Porosity WinterDense
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
LifespanLong
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)90.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee120
Growth RateRapid
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seedling VigorHigh
Seed Spread RateModerate
Seed per Pound190
Propagated by TubersNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsYes
Propagated by ContainerYes
Propagated by BulbNo
Propagated by Bare RootYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSummer
Fruit/Seed AbundanceLow
Commercial AvailabilityRoutinely Available
Bloom PeriodSummer
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

Veneer ProductYes
Pulpwood ProductYes
Protein PotentialMedium
Post ProductYes
Palatable HumanNo
Palatable Graze AnimalLow
Palatable Browse AnimalLow
Nursery Stock ProductYes
Naval Store ProductNo
Lumber ProductYes
Fuelwood ProductMedium
Fodder ProductYes
Christmas Tree ProductNo
Berry/Nut/Seed ProductNo
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