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The Paradise tree (Simarouba amara), a large deciduous tree native to tropical regions of Central and South America, including Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala, Guyana, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad-Tobago, and Venezuela, t… Paradise tree (Latin: Simarouba amara) is an edible plant catalogued in PlantSage.
Paradise tree is generally regarded as safe for culinary use when correctly identified and prepared. Avoid wild specimens from polluted ground and confirm species before harvest.
Paradise tree is a member native to BLZ, BOL, BZN, BZE, BZL, and BZC. The Paradise tree (Simarouba amara) thrives in full to partial sun and prefers moist to wet soil that is light (sandy), medium, or heavy (clay).
Paradise tree grows best in USDA zone 10-12, full sun, partial sun/shade light, and moist, wet water. Detailed sowing, propagation, and care notes are on the full profile.
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