Smooth Manjack

Scientific Name: Cordia laevigata Lam.


Classification: Plantae/ Tracheobionta / Spermatophyta / Magnoliophyta / Magnoliopsida / Asteridae / Lamiales / Boraginaceae / Cordia L./ Cordia laevigata Lam.

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General Information
Usda SymbolCOLA12
GroupDicot
Life CyclePerennial
Growth HabitsShrubTree,
Native LocationsCOLA12

Plant Guide

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Plant Traits

Growth Requirements

Temperature, Minimum (°F)40
Adapted to Coarse Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Fine Textured SoilsNo
Adapted to Medium Textured SoilsNo
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, Maximum52
Precipitation, Minimum35
Root Depth, Minimum (inches)24
Shade ToleranceTolerant


Morphology/Physiology

BloatNone
Shape and OrientationRounded
Nitrogen FixationNone
Resprout AbilityNo
Active Growth PeriodYear Round
Coppice PotentialNo
Fall ConspicuousNo
Fire ResistantNo
Flower ColorWhite
Flower ConspicuousYes
Foliage ColorGreen
Foliage TextureMedium
Fruit/Seed ColorRed
Fruit/Seed ConspicuousYes
Growth FormSingle Stem
Height at 20 Years, Maximum (fee38
Height, Mature (feet)25.0
Known AllelopathNo
Leaf RetentionYes
Low Growing GrassNo


Reproduction

Small GrainNo
Seed per Pound4800
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 EndYear Round
Fruit/Seed Period BeginYear Round
Bloom PeriodIndeterminate
Propagated by CormNo


Suitability/Use

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