Mahua Tree

Madhuca longifolia, Sapotaceae

Zones

9–12

Layer

Canopy

Lifespan

Perennial

Growth

Moderate

Guild Roles

ProducerShade ProviderPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (fruiting)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Black Monkey OrangeStrychnos madagascariensis

Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat

Purple TephrosiaTephrosia purpurea

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Red Sandalwood TreeAdenanthera pavonina

Nitrogen Fixation

Antagonistic Plants

African EbonyDiospyros mespiliformis

Both are large canopy trees that compete intensively for light and deep soil nutrients

Belleric MyrobalanTerminalia bellirica

Large canopy trees with different chemical profiles that may inhibit each other's establishment

Uses

Functions

Multiple Product TreeOil ProductionTimberWildlife HabitatSoil Improvement

Edible Parts

FlowersFruitSeeds

Medicinal Uses

Anti InflammatoryWound HealingSkin Conditions

Common Questions

What zones does Mahua Tree grow in?

Mahua Tree grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Mahua Tree?

Good companions for Mahua Tree include Black Monkey Orange, Purple Tephrosia, Red Sandalwood Tree.

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