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Catigua

Trichilia catigua, Meliaceae

Zones
912
Layer
Canopy
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Shade ProviderMulch MakerBeneficial Insect HabitatWindbreak

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

57.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Antagonistic Plants

Uses

Functions

Medicinal Bark HarvestTimberShade ProvisionErosion Control

Medicinal Uses

AphrodisiacNervous System TonicMemory Enhancement

Common Questions

What zones does Catigua grow in?

Catigua grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 12.

What are good companion plants for Catigua?

Good companions for Catigua include Sessile-leaved Nasturtium, Umbú.

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