Dragonsblood Tree

Scientific Name: Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq.

Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Rosidae / Fabales / Fabaceae / Leguminosae / Pterocarpus Jacq./ Pterocarpus officinalis Jacq.

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General Information
Usda SymbolPTOF
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsTree
Native LocationsPTOF

Plant Guide

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

Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsYes
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsYes
Anaerobic ToleranceHigh
CaCO3 ToleranceMedium
Cold Stratification RequiredNo
Drought ToleranceLow
Fertility RequirementHigh
Frost Free Days, Minimum365
Hedge ToleranceLow
pH, Maximum8.5
pH, Minimum6.0
Planting Density per Acre, Maxim640
Planting Density per Acre, Minim320
Precipitation, Maximum70
Precipitation, Minimum30
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)36
Salinity ToleranceHigh


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationSemi-Erect
Nitrogen FixationLow
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorYellow
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage Porosity SummerModerate
Foliage Porosity WinterModerate
Fruit/Seed ColorBrown
Low Growing GrassNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Known AllelopathNo
Height, Mature (feet)75.0
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee40
Growth FormSingle Stem
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Foliage TextureMedium


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound25353
Propagated by TubersNo
Propagated by SprigsNo
Propagated by Bare RootNo
Propagated by SodNo
Propagated by SeedYes
Propagated by CuttingsNo
Propagated by ContainerNo
Propagated by BulbNo
Fruit/Seed PersistenceYes
Fruit/Seed Period EndFall
Fruit/Seed Period BeginSpring
Bloom PeriodSpring
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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