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Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 12 hours; or small numbers of seed , file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Southern Mexico

Native

Introduced

Dalbergia retusaDalbergia retusa

Cocobolo

In Stock: 9.605 lb (Total:9.605lb)

Dalbergia retusa

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9.61 lb

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Germination:

95%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

5,287

Quantity:

9.61 lb

Collected in:

Honduras
Comayagua

Crop year:

2026

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1837874

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: Pour boiling water over seed , let stand in water for 12 hours; or small numbers of seed , file or sand through the outer seedcoat, let stand in water for 12 hours

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/2" deep, tamp the soil, mulch the seed bed

Native to: Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, Panamá, Southern Mexico

Native

Introduced

Experience the allure of Dalbergia retusa, commonly known as Cocobolo, a unique tree species thriving in the dry tropical forests of Central America, from Costa Rica to southern Mexico. Cocobolo trees, reaching heights of 50-65 ft, often showcase multiple irregular trunks crowned by open, airy tops. The bark is a captivating grey-brown or reddish-brown, marked with shallow grooves and shedding narrow plates over time. Cocobolo leaves are large and compound, composed of smooth, oval leaflets that shed during the dry season, allowing for fresh growth with the onset of rains.

March and April bring a floral spectacle of Cocobolo's white blossoms, clustered in large axillary panicles. Distinguished by a cup-shaped calyx and a brilliantly veined superior petal, these blooms attract bees and moths, setting the stage for rapid fruit growth into flat, papery pods.

Cocobolo wood is celebrated worldwide for its dense, richly colored hues and intricate dark veining. The vibrant orange-brown heartwood contrasts with light yellow sapwood, a combination that craftspeople and artisans covet for furniture and decorative art. However, this sought-after wood has led to overexploitation, thus relegating Dalbergia retusa primarily to protected areas and plantations. Explore the unmatched natural beauty and usefulness of Cocobolo's legendary wood.