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Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).|Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Native to: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Central America, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panamá, Paraguay, Peru, Southwest Caribbean, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuela

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Cordia alliodoraCordia alliodora

Ecuador Laurel, Salmwood, Spanish Elm

In Stock: 1.823 lb (Total:1.823lb)

Cordia alliodora

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1.82 lb

Details

Germination:

74%

Germination test:

Actual

Purity:

99%

Seeds per lb:

33,759

Quantity:

1.82 lb

Collected in:

Honduras
Taulabe

Crop year:

2022

Min. hardiness zone:

Item ID:

1831450

Characteristics

Growing Info

Scarification: none required

Stratification: none required

Germination: sow seed 1/4" deep, tamp the soil, keep moist, mulch the seed bed

Other: Seed needs warm temperatures after sowing to germinate (75 degrees F +).|Germination should occur in 10-21 days.

Native

Introduced

Cordia alliodora, commonly known as Ecuador Laurel, Salmwood, or Spanish Elm, is a uniquely versatile tropical hardwood native to regions from Mexico to Argentina. This species is renowned for its adaptability, serving as a resilient and elegant shade tree for coffee plantations and livestock areas, thanks to its ability to thrive in a variety of forest life zones. Particularly prized by artisans for its dark, attractive heartwood, Ecuador Laurel is a favorite for fine carpentry and woodworking due to its ease of workability and natural resilience against fungi and pests.

Laurel grows best in Tropical Moist to Tropical Wet Forest zones, with annual rainfall between 750 to 5000 mm and temperatures averaging 75-80°F. Its adaptability to various soil types—from fertile, dissected uplands to flat, coastal lowlands—makes it ideal for plantation cultivation and reforestation projects. The species demonstrates robust regenerative capabilities, with seedlings that flourish when transplanted as young as five months. Moreover, Laurel plays a vital ecological role in its natural habitat, growing alongside pioneer species and providing essential environment benefits.

For eco-conscious buyers and sustainability advocates, Cordia alliodora offers a superb combination of natural beauty, resilience, and environmental integrity, making it an excellent choice for sustainable timber and landscaping projects.