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Fustic Tree

Maclura tinctoriafam. Moraceae
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Maclura tinctoria (Fustic Tree) — botanical photograph
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Prezentare

Fusticul cu arbore (Maclura tinctoria) este un arbore sau șubat nativ în regiuni din Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Meksiko, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad și Tobago și Venezuela. Cunoscut pentru fructele sale comestibile, acest plant se adaptează într-o varietate de habitaturi, de la sec să măsești, și toleranța sa la soare plin este bine cunoscută. Însoțit cu o creștere bună în soluri ușoare (sândal), medii și grele (argila), este durabil în zonele 10-12. Atingând înălțimi până la 20 de metri, arborele Fusticul este notabil pentru adaptabilitatea sa și fructele sale comestibile.

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What is Fustic Tree?

Fusticul cu arbore (Maclura tinctoria) este un arbore sau șubat nativ în regiuni din Argentina, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Meksiko, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad și Tobago și Venezuela.

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Cultivare

Fusticul cu arbore se dezvolte în soare plin și preferă soluri bine aeriate care pot fi ușoare (sândal), medii sau grele (argila). Este toleranță la lipsa de apă, dar crește bine și în condiții umide. Această arbore, durabilă în regiuni temperate din zonele 10-12, poate atinge înălțimi până la 20 de metri. Pentru propagare, poate fi crescut din semințe sau cutremuri. Fructele sunt comestibile și pot fi utilizate pentru diverse scopuri.
Light
Full sun
Water
Dry, Moist
Soil
Light (sandy), Medium, Heavy (clay)
Hardiness
10-12
Habit
Shrub, Tree
Mature size
20.0 m tall
For first-time growers

How to grow Fustic Tree for the first time

8steps

Start with a Fustic Tree as an easy-to-grow shrub or small tree for your garden.

  1. 1

    What you'll need

    A young Fustic Tree sapling, well-draining soil, and a sunny spot in the garden.

  2. 2

    Best time to plant

    Plant in spring or early summer when temperatures are mild.

  3. 3

    Soil and container prep

    Ensure the soil is light (sandy), medium, or heavy with good drainage. For containers, use a potting mix suitable for trees.

  4. 4

    Sowing or transplanting

    Transplant young saplings directly into the garden or a large container if you're growing it indoors.

  5. 5

    First two weeks

    Water regularly to keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Monitor for pests and diseases.

  6. 6

    Ongoing care

    Provide full sun exposure, regular watering during dry periods, and occasional pruning to maintain shape.

  7. 7

    Harvest or pruning

    Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and remove any dead branches.

  8. 8

    Common mistakes

    Overwatering, planting in heavy clay soil, neglecting sun exposure, and not providing enough space for the tree's growth.

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Edible & utility

Edible parts:Fruit
Edible uses: The fruit of the Fustic Tree (Maclura tinctoria) is edible and can be eaten raw or used in various preparations. Typically, it is consumed fresh but may also be dried for later use.
Other uses:DyeLumbertextilesPioneer
Contextrange · companions · related
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Distribuție

39 native · 0 introduced
Distribution across1 continent· 39 native
Americas18 regions
native (18)BelizeBoliviaColombiaCosta RicaCubaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorGuatemalaGuyanaHaitiHondurasJamaicaNicaraguaParaguayPeruPuerto RicoVenezuela
Broader regions
native:Argentina Northeast, Argentina Northwest, Brazil North, Brazil Northeast, Brazil South, Brazil Southeast, Brazil West-Central, Cayman Is., Leeward Is., Mexico Central, Mexico Gulf, Mexico Northeast, Mexico Northwest, Mexico Southeast, Mexico Southwest, Netherlands Antilles, Panamá, Southwest Caribbean, Trinidad-Tobago, Venezuelan Antilles, Windward Is.
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Specimen gallery

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Maclura tinctoria (Fustic Tree) — botanical photograph
Fustic Tree (Maclura tinctoria)
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See also

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